Bethune K-8

Public K-8

 6835 Benjamin Holt Rd.
       San Diego, CA  92114-7827


(619) 267-2271

District: San Diego Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1937th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,666 Help


Students who attend Bethune K-8 usually attend:

Middle:    Bell Middle
High:    Morse High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  516

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
57.8%
Hispanic:
20.0%
Two or more races:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.8% Help


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Compare Details Bethune K-8 ranks better than 67% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 56th 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 62.19. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bethune K-8 ranks better than 74.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.1. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (57.8%), Hispanic (20%), two or more races (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethune K-8 is 20.8, which is the 31st best among 116 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethune K-8 is $7,666. 89 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bethune K-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethune K-8 1937th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Bethune K-8 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Bethune K-8 717th of 2798 California public middle schools. (See Bethune K-8 in the ranking list.)

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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 Bethune K-8

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Bethune K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.32 1142nd 4809 76.3%
2005 70.65 1306th 4822 72.9%
2006 58.05 1816th 4818 62.3%
2007 52.76 2171st 5113 57.5%
2008 48.55 2466th 5113 51.8%
2009 39.65 3067th 5193 40.9%
2010 57.70 2126th 5314 60.0%
2011 52.93 2419th 5377 55.0%
2012 58.90 2107th 5390 60.9%
2013 59.41 2146th 5530 61.2%
2015 67.02 1611th 5611 71.3%
2016 73.74 1362nd 5614 75.7%
2017 66.39 1732nd 5692 69.6%
2018 68.25 1659th 5662 70.7%
2019 66.58 1768th 5789 69.5%
2022 61.10 1978th 5883 66.4%
2023 62.19 1930th 5848 67.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bethune K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.36 803rd 5084 84.2%
2019 73.65 994th 5173 80.8%
2022 75.65 926th 5264 82.4%
2023 73.61 1045th 5355 80.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Bethune K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.67 1520th 5413 71.9%
2019 67.79 1614th 5492 70.6%
2022 57.69 2038th 5635 63.8%
2023 58.61 2000th 5595 64.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Bethune K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.22 1752nd 5431 67.7%
2019 63.72 1788th 5510 67.5%
2022 61.68 1883rd 5663 66.7%
2023 63.06 1794th 5627 68.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Bethune K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.91 2358th 4830 51.2%
2019 40.21 2951st 4963 40.5%
2023 58.45 1745th 5079 65.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bethune K-8

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bethune K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 47.51 1024th 2063 50.4%
2010 64.16 679th 2179 68.8%
2011 45.41 1218th 2236 45.5%
2012 38.85 1391st 2259 38.4%
2013 39.42 1448th 2379 39.1%
2015 72.06 606th 2477 75.5%
2016 76.61 518th 2497 79.3%
2017 74.61 574th 2508 77.1%
2018 72.73 587th 2480 76.3%
2019 77.92 530th 2715 80.5%
2022 54.89 1029th 2740 62.4%
2023 68.10 716th 2788 74.3%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Bethune K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.81 388th 462 16.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bethune K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.92 270th 2230 87.9%
2019 85.37 213th 2369 91.0%
2022 63.93 640th 2458 74.0%
2023 74.46 428th 2535 83.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Bethune K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.49 531st 2262 76.5%
2019 76.38 500th 2380 79.0%
2022 51.05 1048th 2509 58.2%
2023 66.57 698th 2535 72.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Bethune K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.11 569th 2273 75.0%
2019 76.81 491st 2407 79.6%
2022 57.70 863rd 2527 65.8%
2023 67.05 676th 2546 73.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Bethune K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.51 710th 2072 65.7%
2019 50.62 931st 2213 57.9%
2022 55.04 853rd 2359 63.8%
2023 70.24 499th 2379 79.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Monday, February 9, 2009

Open Quote This is a really good school. Very positive environment. The Principal and teachers are really involved and motivate the students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bethune K-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 160 60 823 57 0 n/a n/a 0 1100
1989 177 60 886 64 0 n/a n/a 0 1187
1990 162 64 945 75 0 n/a n/a 0 1246
1991 138 69 922 86 0 n/a n/a 0 1215
1992 117 77 827 69 0 n/a n/a 0 1090
1993 97 54 822 57 0 n/a n/a 0 1030
1994 99 48 857 57 2 n/a n/a 0 1063
1995 45 55 591 35 2 n/a n/a 0 728
1996 45 55 591 35 2 n/a n/a 0 728
1997 41 57 544 42 2 n/a n/a 0 686
1998 41 70 520 45 2 n/a n/a 0 678
1999 37 56 502 42 3 n/a n/a 0 640
2000 39 57 499 49 2 n/a n/a 0 646
2001 33 51 438 52 2 n/a n/a 0 576
2002 32 68 398 60 1 n/a n/a 0 559
2003 32 68 398 60 1 n/a n/a 0 559
2004 32 88 402 52 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2005 28 80 370 59 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2006 20 84 356 53 1 n/a n/a 0 514
2007 25 98 326 56 1 n/a n/a 0 506
2008 29 98 380 75 2 n/a n/a 0 584
2009 35 92 397 85 0 9 0 0 618
2010 25 98 437 77 1 5 17 0 660
2011 27 122 431 100 1 6 37 0 724
2012 21 117 453 106 2 9 49 0 757
2013 20 86 427 123 1 8 48 0 713
2014 17 70 394 109 1 5 60 0 656
2015 11 66 393 115 1 8 53 0 647
2016 4 48 395 101 1 8 57 0 614
2017 11 47 369 101 1 9 60 0 598
2018 13 44 386 108 4 7 60 0 622
2019 14 47 376 111 2 6 61 0 617
2020 17 44 360 131 2 6 74 0 634
2021 22 44 319 116 1 2 60 0 564
2022 18 33 292 101 1 2 58 0 505
2023 15 36 298 103 3 4 57 0 516

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

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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 Bethune K-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1100 38.2 28.7 n/a
1989 1187 41.2 28.8 n/a
1990 1246 44.2 28.1 n/a
1991 1215 44.2 27.4 n/a
1992 1090 44.9 24.2 24.6
1993 1030 42.2 24.4 23.3
1994 1063 38.0 28.0 29.1
1995 728 32.0 22.8 47.7
1996 728 32.0 22.8 47.7
1997 686 31.5 21.8 47.1
1998 678 35.8 18.9 44
1999 640 32.0 20.0 51.7
2000 646 33.0 19.6 52.9
2001 576 32.2 17.9 40.1
2002 559 28.6 19.5 58
2003 559 28.6 19.5 58
2004 574 30.6 18.8 57.3
2005 537 29.0 18.5 58.8
2006 514 29.0 17.7 57.2
2007 506 28.0 18.1 60.9
2008 584 31.0 18.8 65.1
2009 618 32.0 18.4 68.3
2010 660 32.3 20.4 69.4
2011 724 n/a n/a 73.8
2012 757 39.6 19.1 n/a
2013 713 35.7 19.9 69.7
2014 656 28.5 23.0 67.8
2015 647 25.0 25.8 68
2016 614 24.0 25.5 66.3
2017 598 24.8 24.0 60.4
2018 622 24.4 25.4 62.1
2019 617 26.6 23.1 65.6
2020 634 n/a n/a 66.6
2021 564 27.1 20.8 66.3
2022 505 25.8 19.5 66.7
2023 516 24.8 20.8 61.8

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 Bethune K-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1100 38.2 28.7 n/a
1989 1187 41.2 28.8 n/a
1990 1246 44.2 28.1 n/a
1991 1215 44.2 27.4 n/a
1992 1090 44.9 24.2 24.6
1993 1030 42.2 24.4 23.3
1994 1063 38.0 28.0 29.1
1995 728 32.0 22.8 47.7
1996 728 32.0 22.8 47.7
1997 686 31.5 21.8 47.1
1998 678 35.8 18.9 44
1999 640 32.0 20.0 51.7
2000 646 33.0 19.6 52.9
2001 576 32.2 17.9 40.1
2002 559 28.6 19.5 58
2003 559 28.6 19.5 58
2004 574 30.6 18.8 57.3
2005 537 29.0 18.5 58.8
2006 514 29.0 17.7 57.2
2007 506 28.0 18.1 60.9
2008 584 31.0 18.8 65.1
2009 618 32.0 18.4 68.3
2010 660 32.3 20.4 69.4
2011 724 n/a n/a 73.8
2012 757 39.6 19.1 n/a
2013 713 35.7 19.9 69.7
2014 656 28.5 23.0 67.8
2015 647 25.0 25.8 68
2016 614 24.0 25.5 66.3
2017 598 24.8 24.0 60.4
2018 622 24.4 25.4 62.1
2019 617 26.6 23.1 65.6
2020 634 n/a n/a 66.6
2021 564 27.1 20.8 66.3
2022 505 25.8 19.5 66.7
2023 516 24.8 20.8 61.8

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

Bethune K-8

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201259.0%1.0%0.0%39.0%86.0%96.0%99.0%83.0%90.0%
201398.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%
201489.0%4.0%0.0%6.0%94.0%96.0%96.0%94.0%91.0%
201594.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%94.0%98.0%98.0%94.0%96.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201997.0%0.0%3.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bethune K-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,666

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethune K-8

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1768th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1930th of 5848 Elementary schools
 2.5%
Ranks 530th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 716th of 2788 Middle schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bethune K-8)5055.6
 5.6%
   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 (Bethune K-8)69.255.6
 13.7%
   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 (Bethune K-8)57.143.6
 13.6%
   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 (Bethune K-8)54.951.6
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)5550
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bethune K-8)50.947.4
 3.5%
   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 (Bethune K-8)41.447.4
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)50.742.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Bethune K-8)34.528.1
 6.4%
   5th Grade Science (San Diego Unified)39.940
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bethune K-8)69.643.4
 26.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)5450.6
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bethune K-8)51.542.1
 9.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)46.240.8
 5.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bethune K-8)55.156.1
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)57.152.5
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bethune K-8)47.247.4
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)4640.9
 5.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bethune K-8)61.350
 11.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)53.152.4
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bethune K-8)58.846.3
 12.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)41.336.9
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Bethune K-8)47.533.3
 14.2%
   8th Grade Science (San Diego Unified)36.434.8
 1.6%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students617516
 16.4%
African American4736
 23.4%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian376298
 20.7%
Hispanic111103
 7.2%
Pacific Islander64
 33.3%
White1415
 7.1%
Two or More Races6157
 6.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.6%61.8%
 3.8%


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Students who attend Bethune K-8 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bell Middle
High : Morse High

Bethune K-8 ranks 1937th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 516 students attended Bethune K-8.

Students at Bethune K-8 are 58% Asian, 20% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 7% African American, 3% White.


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