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Darnall Charter

San Diego Unified · San Diego County · 6020 Hughes Street, San Diego, CA 92115-6520

(619) 582-1822 · www.darnallcharter.org/

2/10
#5027
Rank 5027 out of 5,722
Top 88%
English Language Arts2/10 · #4985 · 13th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5292 · 8th percentile
Science3/10 · #3934 · 30th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Darnall Charter sits in the eastern reaches of San Diego, a part of the city that's diverse, working-class, and deeply community-rooted — but families here should know the school is currently struggling academically, with test scores placing it near the bottom of California's elementary schools. That said, its K-8 structure means kids build long-term relationships with teachers and peers, which can be a real draw for families who value stability and continuity over raw test performance. Families who are engaged and looking to be active partners in their child's education may find more to work with here than the numbers alone suggest.

Student Demographics

270 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
220 (81%)
African American
19 (7%)
Asian
13 (5%)
Multiple Races
8 (3%)
Other
10 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners146 (54%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged222 (82%)
Students with Disabilities69 (26%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

442
Enrollment
20.5
Teachers (FTE)
21.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.5
Administrators (FTE)
20.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #1505 · 75th percentile

176 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found