Hearst Elementary

Public K-5

 6230 Del Cerro Blvd.
       San Diego, CA  92120-4604


(619) 583-5704

District: San Diego Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
527th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,084 Help


Students who attend Hearst Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lewis Middle
High:    Henry High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.3 Help
Number of students:  482

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.4%
Hispanic:
18.0%
Two or more races:
14.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.9% Help


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Compare Details Hearst Elementary ranks better than 91% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 18th among 116 ranked elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.62. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Student population at Hearst Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60.4%), Hispanic (18%), two or more races (14.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hearst Elementary is 24.3. 98 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hearst Elementary is $7,084. 107 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hearst Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hearst Elementary 527th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Hearst Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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San Diego Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Diego Unified 579th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hearst Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hearst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.61 956th 4809 80.1%
2005 91.42 416th 4822 91.4%
2006 94.87 222nd 4818 95.4%
2007 91.29 448th 5113 91.2%
2008 85.40 730th 5113 85.7%
2009 90.26 465th 5193 91.0%
2010 92.42 305th 5314 94.3%
2011 92.10 308th 5377 94.3%
2012 90.99 363rd 5390 93.3%
2013 90.10 457th 5530 91.7%
2015 94.51 359th 5611 93.6%
2016 94.74 333rd 5614 94.1%
2017 94.79 344th 5692 94.0%
2018 96.57 172nd 5662 97.0%
2019 94.22 354th 5789 93.9%
2022 92.28 575th 5883 90.2%
2023 92.62 523rd 5848 91.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hearst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.31 229th 667 65.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hearst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.80 237th 2416 90.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hearst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.76 49th 5084 99.0%
2019 95.51 126th 5173 97.6%
2022 94.32 204th 5264 96.1%
2023 84.03 614th 5355 88.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Hearst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.03 218th 5413 96.0%
2019 93.81 296th 5492 94.6%
2022 90.72 599th 5635 89.4%
2023 93.31 408th 5595 92.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hearst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 90.91 154th 2227 93.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Hearst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.41 157th 5431 97.1%
2019 92.23 432nd 5510 92.2%
2022 92.03 504th 5663 91.1%
2023 88.24 710th 5627 87.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hearst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.91 327th 1149 71.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hearst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.57 64th 4830 98.7%
2019 97.23 80th 4963 98.4%
2022 85.53 522nd 5084 89.7%
2023 91.45 301st 5079 94.1%
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Rank History for White students at Hearst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.37 209th 2737 92.4%
2019 83.16 342nd 2834 87.9%
2022 78.19 515th 2726 81.1%
2023 80.12 414th 2659 84.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Open Quote I graduated from Patrick Henry High in 2003. Hearst was an amazing school with excellent teachers and leadership. I am thankful I was able to attend! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hearst Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 148 39 18 32 1 n/a n/a 0 238
1989 162 34 10 29 3 n/a n/a 0 238
1990 174 36 11 37 5 n/a n/a 0 263
1991 187 21 14 40 3 n/a n/a 0 265
1992 223 27 14 48 3 n/a n/a 0 315
1993 212 24 14 59 2 n/a n/a 0 311
1994 230 34 19 56 2 n/a n/a 0 341
1995 255 21 28 62 7 n/a n/a 0 373
1996 255 21 28 62 7 n/a n/a 0 373
1997 223 28 33 53 5 n/a n/a 0 342
1998 237 23 34 62 6 n/a n/a 0 362
1999 261 18 34 70 4 n/a n/a 0 387
2000 266 17 31 63 5 n/a n/a 0 382
2001 271 16 29 64 6 n/a n/a 0 386
2002 276 16 31 60 4 n/a n/a 0 387
2003 276 16 31 60 4 n/a n/a 0 387
2004 284 22 25 60 2 n/a n/a 0 393
2005 283 22 34 49 3 n/a n/a 0 391
2006 287 15 37 62 2 n/a n/a 0 403
2007 276 19 43 61 2 n/a n/a 9 410
2008 271 19 39 63 2 n/a n/a 0 394
2009 309 15 47 72 2 1 0 0 446
2010 305 7 45 92 1 0 28 0 478
2011 320 8 36 112 1 0 35 0 512
2012 319 12 44 106 1 1 37 0 520
2013 306 15 42 118 4 0 35 0 520
2014 306 13 48 120 4 0 40 0 531
2015 258 14 55 126 5 0 39 0 497
2016 254 12 58 130 5 0 37 0 496
2017 257 13 58 121 3 0 43 0 495
2018 267 15 58 100 3 0 50 0 493
2019 296 14 58 91 1 0 53 0 513
2020 299 13 53 84 1 0 77 0 527
2021 284 10 42 80 2 1 71 0 490
2022 266 11 30 89 1 0 67 0 464
2023 291 8 24 87 0 0 72 0 482

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 Hearst Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 238 10.1 23.5 n/a
1989 238 10.1 23.5 n/a
1990 263 10.1 26.0 n/a
1991 265 10.1 26.2 n/a
1992 315 10.3 30.5 21.3
1993 311 12.6 24.7 24.1
1994 341 12.5 27.3 24.9
1995 373 14.0 26.6 24.4
1996 373 14.0 26.6 24.4
1997 342 15.0 22.8 22.2
1998 362 17.2 21.0 19.6
1999 387 20.0 19.4 19.6
2000 382 21.0 18.2 16.2
2001 386 19.8 19.5 13.2
2002 387 19.0 20.4 16
2003 387 19.0 20.4 16
2004 393 20.0 19.7 14.5
2005 391 18.0 21.7 15.6
2006 403 21.6 18.7 14.6
2007 410 22.0 18.6 19.2
2008 394 22.6 17.4 20.1
2009 446 22.0 19.4 22
2010 478 21.0 22.7 23
2011 512 n/a n/a 19.5
2012 520 22.0 23.6 n/a
2013 520 22.0 23.6 18.8
2014 531 17.5 30.3 18.3
2015 497 18.0 27.6 17.9
2016 496 19.0 26.1 21.2
2017 495 19.0 26.0 18.6
2018 493 19.0 25.9 20.5
2019 513 19.4 26.3 18.9
2020 527 n/a n/a 17.1
2021 490 20.8 23.5 15.3
2022 464 19.8 23.4 18.8
2023 482 19.8 24.3 14.9

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 Hearst Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 238 10.1 23.5 n/a
1989 238 10.1 23.5 n/a
1990 263 10.1 26.0 n/a
1991 265 10.1 26.2 n/a
1992 315 10.3 30.5 21.3
1993 311 12.6 24.7 24.1
1994 341 12.5 27.3 24.9
1995 373 14.0 26.6 24.4
1996 373 14.0 26.6 24.4
1997 342 15.0 22.8 22.2
1998 362 17.2 21.0 19.6
1999 387 20.0 19.4 19.6
2000 382 21.0 18.2 16.2
2001 386 19.8 19.5 13.2
2002 387 19.0 20.4 16
2003 387 19.0 20.4 16
2004 393 20.0 19.7 14.5
2005 391 18.0 21.7 15.6
2006 403 21.6 18.7 14.6
2007 410 22.0 18.6 19.2
2008 394 22.6 17.4 20.1
2009 446 22.0 19.4 22
2010 478 21.0 22.7 23
2011 512 n/a n/a 19.5
2012 520 22.0 23.6 n/a
2013 520 22.0 23.6 18.8
2014 531 17.5 30.3 18.3
2015 497 18.0 27.6 17.9
2016 496 19.0 26.1 21.2
2017 495 19.0 26.0 18.6
2018 493 19.0 25.9 20.5
2019 513 19.4 26.3 18.9
2020 527 n/a n/a 17.1
2021 490 20.8 23.5 15.3
2022 464 19.8 23.4 18.8
2023 482 19.8 24.3 14.9

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Hearst Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201293.0%7.0%0.0%0.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%
201395.0%1.0%0.0%4.0%95.0%99.0%97.0%95.0%95.0%
201494.0%3.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%94.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201596.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201699.0%0.0%1.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201797.0%1.0%2.0%0.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201895.0%0.0%3.0%2.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%96.0%96.0%
201996.0%2.0%2.0%97.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%98.0%
202095.3%1.9%0.9%95.3%96.2%97.2%96.2%97.2%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hearst Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,084

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hearst Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 354th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 523rd of 5848 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hearst Elementary)63.875.6
 11.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)56.253.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hearst Elementary)81.575.6
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)60.455
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hearst Elementary)81.661.1
 20.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)56.851.1
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hearst Elementary)81.373.3
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)5550
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hearst Elementary)92.178.1
 14%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)6055.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hearst Elementary)90.875.3
 15.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)50.742.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Hearst Elementary)7268.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (San Diego Unified)39.940
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students513482
 6%
African American148
 42.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian5824
 58.6%
Hispanic9187
 4.4%
Pacific Islander00
White296291
 1.7%
Two or More Races5372
 35.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.9%14.9%
 4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hearst Elementary

Yes. Hearst Elementary ranks in the top 9.0% of California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 482 students attended Hearst Elementary.

Students who attend Hearst Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lewis Middle
High : Henry High

Students at Hearst Elementary are 60% White, 18% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% African American.


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