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Jonas Salk Elementary

San Diego Unified · San Diego County · 7825 Flanders Drive, San Diego, CA 92126-3449

(858) 935-2100 · www.sandi.net/salk

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10/10
#415
Rank 415 out of 5,722
Top 7%
English Language Arts10/10 · #371 · 94th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #554 · 90th percentile
Science10/10 · #232 · 96th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Jonas Salk Elementary sits in the Mira Mesa neighborhood of San Diego, a diverse, family-friendly community that blends suburban comfort with easy access to tech corridors and the broader city. The school's standout science scores are a natural fit for a neighborhood full of families connected to biotech, defense, and engineering industries nearby. Families who value strong academics across the board — but especially STEM — tend to thrive here, and the school's consistently high marks in English and math make it a well-rounded choice in an already competitive corner of San Diego Unified.

Student Demographics

320 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
83 (26%)
Hispanic
60 (19%)
White
60 (19%)
Multiple Races
58 (18%)
Filipino
47 (15%)
African American
12 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners67 (21%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged166 (52%)
Students with Disabilities52 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

732
Enrollment
37
Teachers (FTE)
19.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23.1
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 Programs7/10 · #1991 · 67th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found