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Sandburg Elementary

San Diego Unified · San Diego County · 11230 Avenida del Gato, San Diego, CA 92126-1235

(858) 566-0510 · www.sandi.net/sandburg

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9/10
#901
Rank 901 out of 5,722
Top 16%
English Language Arts9/10 · #1028 · 82nd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #853 · 85th percentile
Science9/10 · #869 · 84th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Sandburg Elementary sits in the Mira Mesa neighborhood of San Diego, a diverse, family-friendly community known for its strong tech industry ties and well-established suburban feel. The school performs solidly across the board — math and science scores especially stand out, which makes sense given how many STEM-oriented families have put down roots in this part of the city. If you're looking for a dependable neighborhood school in an area with good parks, easy freeway access, and a genuine community vibe, Sandburg is worth a close look.

Student Demographics

216 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
68 (31%)
Multiple Races
40 (19%)
Filipino
38 (18%)
Hispanic
37 (17%)
White
33 (15%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners38 (18%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged99 (46%)
Students with Disabilities41 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

570
Enrollment
28
Teachers (FTE)
20.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
18.7
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 · #2059 · 66th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found