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Dingeman Elementary

San Diego Unified · San Diego County · 11840 Scripps Creek Drive, San Diego, CA 92131-3701

(858) 549-4437 · www.dingeman.sandiegounified.org/

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10/10
#48
Rank 48 out of 5,722
Top 1%
English Language Arts10/10 · #57 · 99th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #37 · 99th percentile
Science10/10 · #121 · 98th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the family-friendly Scripps Ranch neighborhood of San Diego, Dingeman Elementary consistently ranks among the very best elementary schools in California, with near-perfect scores across English, math, and science. Scripps Ranch itself is the kind of community where neighbors know each other, tree-lined streets lead to well-kept parks, and families tend to put down roots for the long haul — making it a natural fit for parents who prioritize both strong academics and a tight-knit community feel. If you're relocating to northeast San Diego and want a public school that genuinely delivers, Dingeman is the name you'll keep hearing.

Student Demographics

326 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
205 (63%)
White
58 (18%)
Hispanic
24 (7%)
Multiple Races
22 (7%)
Filipino
13 (4%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners73 (22%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged58 (18%)
Students with Disabilities26 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

689
Enrollment
30.4
Teachers (FTE)
22.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23.4
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 Programs7/10 · #2242 · 63rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found