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Boone Elementary School vs. Bethune K-8

Should you attend Boone Elementary School or Bethune K-8? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Boone Elementary School
7330 Brookhaven Rd.
San Diego, CA 92114
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Bethune K-8
6835 Benjamin Holt Rd.
San Diego, CA 92114
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Boone Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 529 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bethune K-8 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
363 students
529 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Boone Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bethune K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Boone Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bethune K-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Boone Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bethune K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Boone Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bethune K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#5677 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#2811 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Boone Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bethune K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
48%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boone Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bethune K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boone Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bethune K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Boone Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bethune K-8 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
73
67
Grade 1 Students
51
50
Grade 2 Students
55
53
Grade 3 Students
58
35
Grade 4 Students
63
51
Grade 5 Students
63
66
Grade 6 Students
-
71
Grade 7 Students
-
76
Grade 8 Students
-
60

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Boone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Asian
13%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Boone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bethune K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
63%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Boone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bethune K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
11%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Boone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bethune K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Boone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bethune K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Boone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Bethune K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Boone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bethune K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Boone Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bethune K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Boone Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bethune K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Boone Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bethune K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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