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Florence Elementary School

3914 First Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 211 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Florence Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Florence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Florence Elementary School's student population of 211 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
211 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Florence Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florence Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3610 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
62%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Florence Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
5%
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White
22%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Florence Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florence Elementary School's ranking?
Florence Elementary School is ranked #3610 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Florence Elementary School often compared to?
Florence Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Birney Elementary School, Mckinley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Florence Elementary School?
211 students attend Florence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Florence Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florence Elementary School?
Florence Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Florence Elementary School offer ?
Florence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Florence Elementary School part of?
Florence Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Florence Elementary School located?
Florence Elementary School is located in the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Winter Break - School Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Winter Break - School Closed
December 30, 2024 (Monday)
Winter Break - School Closed
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 31, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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