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Best Schools in University Heights, San Diego, CA
University Heights, San Diego, CA has 11 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,191 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in University Heights greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in University Heights, San Diego, CA
The top high schools in University Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 332 Students
2. San Diego High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2105 Students
Best Middle Schools in University Heights, San Diego, CA
The top middle schools in University Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roosevelt International Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
2. Taft Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 384 Students
Best Elementary Schools in University Heights, San Diego, CA
The top elementary schools in University Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Birney Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 501 Students
2. Jefferson Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 378 Students
3. Garfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 267 Students
4. Florence Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 211 Students
5. Nipaquay Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 145 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in University Heights, San Diego, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
University Heights, San Diego, CA has a total population of 16,113 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in University Heights, San Diego, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood University Heights, San Diego, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in University Heights, San Diego, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for University Heights, San Diego, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit University Heights, San Diego, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in University Heights, San Diego, CA
How many schools are in University Heights, San Diego, CA?
University Heights, San Diego, CA has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,191 students in total.
How do schools in University Heights perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in University Heights score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in University Heights greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in University Heights?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations