Is Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila a good school?

Yes! Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 175 th of 5862 California elementary schools.

How many students attend Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila?

In the 2023-24 school year, 382 students attended Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila.

What is the racial makeup of Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila?

Students at Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila are 76% Asian, 14% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% White, 1% African American.

Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila

Summary:

The Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila is a public elementary school in San Francisco, California, serving 376 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top 5% of elementary schools in the state, with outstanding academic performance that far exceeds the district and state averages.

The school's students excel across all subject areas, with 82.42% proficient or better in English Language Arts, 89.56% in Mathematics, and 86.89% in Science. This high achievement extends to diverse student subgroups, including female students, students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and English Language Learners. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is also remarkably low, ranging from 0.3% to 6.3% over the past several years. When compared to nearby schools, such as Grattan Elementary, Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary, and Sanchez Elementary, the Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila stands out with its exceptional performance.

The school's consistent high performance, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years analyzed, is a testament to its effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and commitment to student success. With a diverse student population, the school's ability to support the academic achievement of all its students is a notable strength. Overall, the Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila is an exceptional public elementary school that provides an outstanding educational experience for its students within the San Francisco Unified school district.

Detail:

Public K-5

1250 Waller St.
San Francisco, CA 94117-2919

(415) 241-6325

District: San Francisco Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
175^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 23.1

Number of students: 382

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

75.7%

Two or more races:

14.1%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila ranks better than 97% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3^rd among 71 ranked elementary schools in the San Francisco Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.89. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (75.7%), two or more races (14.1%), Hispanic (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila is 23.1. 48 elementary schools in the San Francisco Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila employs 16.5 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila:

SchoolDigger ranks Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila 175^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

San Francisco Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Francisco Unified 651^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila

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Rank History for all students at Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2013	94.16	167^th	5530	97.0%
2015	97.79	123^rd	5611	97.8%
2016	96.74	186^th	5614	96.7%
2017	97.97	88^th	5692	98.5%
2018	97.51	106^th	5662	98.1%
2019	98.19	54^th	5789	99.1%
2022	97.00	201^st	5883	96.6%
2023	95.82	286^th	5874	95.1%
2024	96.89	175^th	5862	97.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	76.73	127^th	610	79.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	99.84	13^th	3275	99.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	93.85	163^rd	5084	96.8%
2019	98.46	26^th	5173	99.5%
2022	98.34	74^th	5264	98.6%
2023	97.38	94^th	5374	98.3%
2024	94.75	249^th	5511	95.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	96.30	135^th	5413	97.5%
2019	97.19	77^th	5492	98.6%
2022	97.28	120^th	5635	97.9%
2023	95.46	245^th	5617	95.6%
2024	96.35	161^st	5605	97.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	97.05	114^th	5431	97.9%
2019	97.73	72^nd	5510	98.7%
2022	94.03	372^nd	5663	93.4%
2023	93.67	385^th	5650	93.2%
2024	96.35	174^th	5636	96.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	70.96	343^rd	1071	68.0%
2019	73.85	280^th	1149	75.6%
2022	69.03	413^th	1154	64.2%
2023	66.65	485^th	1190	59.2%
2024	74.15	321^st	1203	73.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, November 2, 2017

Great school, great Principal, great teachers, and a great and very involved community!!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	14	1	37	0	1	30	83
2011	22	2	92	3	1	34	154
2012	48	4	140	3	1	36	232
2013	46	4	141	9	4	91	295
2014	65	4	227	13	3	46	358
2015	64	5	258	15	0	55	397
2016	57	5	274	15	0	54	405
2017	53	5	264	12	0	66	400
2018	43	3	250	12	0	68	376
2019	34	7	264	13	0	69	387
2020	27	6	265	12	0	74	384
2021	26	5	270	11	0	71	383
2022	20	5	268	10	0	67	370
2023	20	5	275	13	0	63	376
2024	16	4	289	19	0	54	382

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	83	5.0	16.6	13.3
2011	154	n/a	n/a	13
2012	232	11.0	21.0	15.9
2013	295	14.0	21.0	17.3
2014	358	15.5	23.0	16.5
2015	397	17.0	23.3	19.4
2016	405	17.0	23.8	14.8
2017	400	17.0	23.5	18.3
2018	376	15.0	25.0	25
2019	387	14.6	26.5	26.1
2020	384	n/a	n/a	30.2
2021	383	15.7	24.3	31.3
2022	370	16.0	23.1	31.9
2023	376	16.5	22.7	30.1
2024	382	16.5	23.1	35.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	83	5.0	16.6	13.3
2011	154	n/a	n/a	13
2012	232	11.0	21.0	15.9
2013	295	14.0	21.0	17.3
2014	358	15.5	23.0	16.5
2015	397	17.0	23.3	19.4
2016	405	17.0	23.8	14.8
2017	400	17.0	23.5	18.3
2018	376	15.0	25.0	25
2019	387	14.6	26.5	26.1
2020	384	n/a	n/a	30.2
2021	383	15.7	24.3	31.3
2022	370	16.0	23.1	31.9
2023	376	16.5	22.7	30.1
2024	382	16.5	23.1	35.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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