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Marvin Elementary

San Diego Unified · San Diego County · 5720 Brunswick Avenue, San Diego, CA 92120-1905

(619) 583-1355 · www.sandi.net/marvin

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10/10
#419
Rank 419 out of 5,722
Top 7%
English Language Arts10/10 · #380 · 93rd percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #428 · 93rd percentile
Science10/10 · #474 · 92nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the quiet, family-friendly neighborhood of Del Cerro, Marvin Elementary is one of those schools that locals quietly rave about — strong across the board in English, math, and science, and consistently ranking among the top schools in a city already full of solid options. San Diego Unified is a competitive district, so landing in the 93rd percentile here is genuinely impressive. Families who settle in Del Cerro tend to love the neighborhood's suburban feel, easy access to Mission Trails Regional Park, and the sense that their kids are getting a well-rounded education without having to leave the city behind.

Student Demographics

232 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
111 (48%)
Hispanic
57 (25%)
Multiple Races
37 (16%)
Asian
12 (5%)
African American
8 (3%)
Filipino
6 (3%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners14 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged69 (30%)
Students with Disabilities45 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

543
Enrollment
25
Teachers (FTE)
21.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
21.4
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 Programs8/10 · #1756 · 71st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found