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Horton Elementary

San Diego Unified · San Diego County · 5050 Guymon Street, San Diego, CA 92102-3734

(619) 344-3700 · www.horton.sandiegounified.org/

1/10
#5367
Rank 5367 out of 5,722
Top 94%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5152 · 10th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5243 · 8th percentile
Science1/10 · #5421 · 3rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Horton Elementary sits in the heart of Golden Hill, one of San Diego's most historically rich and culturally layered neighborhoods, where Victorian architecture meets a tight-knit community feel just minutes from Balboa Park. Families here are deeply rooted in the area, and the school reflects that diversity, though academics present a real area for growth — with test scores in the lower ranges across English, math, and science, it's a school where engaged parents and community support can make a meaningful difference. Families who are invested in building up their local school and want their kids to grow up in a vibrant, walkable urban neighborhood may find Horton to be a place worth being part of.

Student Demographics

158 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
136 (86%)
African American
11 (7%)
Asian
6 (4%)
Multiple Races
3 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners99 (63%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged155 (98%)
Students with Disabilities28 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

386
Enrollment
19.4
Teachers (FTE)
19.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
26.4
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 · #2166 · 64th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found