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Nye Elementary

San Diego Unified · San Diego County · 981 Valencia Parkway, San Diego, CA 92114-6574

(619) 430-1200 · www.nye.sandiegounified.org/

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9/10
#938
Rank 938 out of 5,722
Top 16%
English Language Arts9/10 · #1075 · 81st percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #1093 · 81st percentile
Science10/10 · #491 · 91st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the Encanto neighborhood in southeastern San Diego, Nye Elementary stands out for its strong science program, which pushes well into the top tier statewide and gives kids a genuine foundation in hands-on learning from an early age. English and math scores are solid too, making this a well-rounded school that families looking for academic consistency will appreciate. Encanto is a tight-knit, working-class community with a strong sense of local pride, and Nye feels very much like a neighborhood school in the best sense — rooted in the community it serves.

Student Demographics

165 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Filipino
44 (27%)
Hispanic
39 (24%)
African American
38 (23%)
Multiple Races
19 (12%)
Asian
18 (11%)
White
6 (4%)
Other
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners30 (18%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged125 (76%)
Students with Disabilities37 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

385
Enrollment
19.6
Teachers (FTE)
19.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
22.4
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 Programs6/10 · #2593 · 57th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found