San Ysidro Elementary, CA

Original Research by School Decision on San Ysidro Elementary

San Ysidro Elementary serves kindergarten through eighth grade across a district in San Diego County. The district enrolls a mid-sized student population spread across seven schools: La Mirada, Smythe, Sunset, Willow, and Vista Del Mar Elementary; San Ysidro Middle; and Ocean View Hills.

The student body is predominantly Latino, with a smaller presence of Asian, Black, and multiracial students. Data on free and reduced-price lunch eligibility and English learner enrollment rates were not available, limiting a complete picture of economic and language composition.

On state testing, San Ysidro Elementary's students show below-midpoint proficiency across both English language arts and math. In English language arts, proficiency rates range from roughly one-third to mid-40s depending on grade, with middle grades performing closer to the lower end of that span. Math proficiency is notably weaker, starting around mid-40s in third grade but declining steeply through the upper elementary years, falling into the low-20s range by seventh and eighth grade. Science proficiency, tested in fifth and eighth grades, sits in the low-30s and low-20s respectively. The district's overall proficiency index places it below the midpoint among San Diego County's districts.

Chronic absenteeism is a significant concern. The district's rate sits in the bottom quartile among county districts, well above the median, which suggests attendance challenges that likely affect learning outcomes.

The district is investing in infrastructure. In November 2024, voters approved three local bond measures totaling a substantial sum, with funds directed toward facility improvements at Ocean View Hills Elementary and Vista Del Mar Middle School. Additionally, the district is anticipating substantial enrollment growth driven by new housing construction in nearby Otay Mesa. District officials have projected the addition of hundreds of new students over the next decade and are planning for one or two new schools within the coming five to ten years. This growth trajectory reflects the region's development pressures and means families should expect expanding capacity alongside potential crowding during construction phases.

Per-pupil current spending in the district is in the upper range compared to other San Diego County districts, suggesting resources are being committed, though test outcomes and attendance patterns indicate the district faces real instructional or engagement challenges that spending alone has not yet fully addressed.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

4,205

Grades

KG–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 88%

Black 3%

White 2%

Asian 4%

Two+ 3%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

36%

—

Gr 3

35%

42%

Gr 4

34%

36%

Gr 5

39%

71%

Gr 6

38%

47%

Gr 7

34%

38%

Gr 8

32%

51%

Math

Gr ALL

27%

—

Gr 3

42%

48%

Gr 4

31%

38%

Gr 5

27%

48%

Gr 6

22%

29%

Gr 7

20%

29%

Gr 8

16%

25%

Science

Gr 5

26%

46%

Gr 8

20%

28%

Gr HS

24%

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Schools in this District

7 schools are officially reported under this district.

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

43%

Grade 3

32%

Grade 4

31%

Grade 5

24%

Grade 6

22%

Grade 7

18%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

37%

Grade 3

35%

Grade 4

44%

Grade 5

40%

Grade 6

35%

Grade 7

36%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

30%

Grade 5

22%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

35%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$737,739

Year-over-year change-1.2%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$694K to $868K

vs. state typical0.95x

vs. national typical2.00x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
92154	San Diego	$742K	-1.6%	89.0%
92173	San Diego	$694K	+2.6%	9.4%
91915	Chula Vista	$868K	-2.5%	0.5%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,821/mo

Year-over-year change-0.8%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$2,252 to $3,228/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
92154	San Diego	$2,880	-0.8%	89.0%
92173	San Diego	$2,252	—	9.4%
91915	Chula Vista	$3,228	-2.3%	0.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,723/mo

Home price / national median income8.8x

Annual rent / national median income40.4%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$901/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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