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Scripps Elementary

11778 Cypress Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA, 92131

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 26 of 6898 in California

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About Scripps Elementary

Scripps Elementary is a public school in the San Diego Unified School District that serves students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. It is located in San Diego, California. The school has a strict, standards-aligned curriculum and offers enrichment programs like Gifted & Talented Education (GATE), STEAM initiatives, music, and character education to help students grow both academically and personally. The school has about 760 to 770 students and a student-teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the average for California. Around 73% of the students at Scripps Elementary are from minority groups, and there is a strong mix of Asian, Hispanic, White, and multiracial students. The school does very well in academics. Based on the assessment data we have, 90% of students are good at math and 89% are good at English Language Arts (ELA). This makes the school one of the best elementary schools in California. The estimated cost per student is about $16,900, which goes toward teaching materials and student services. Scripps Elementary is in the Miramar Ranch North area and is known for its great academics and friendly school culture.

Scripps Elementary Contact Information

Address

11778 Cypress Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA, 92131

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Phone

(619) 605-2000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 89%
Reading 90%
State average proficiency is 89% in Math and 90% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
26 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
762
Total Students
$124659
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 26 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Scripps Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 26.64%
Asian 49.21%
Hispanic 9.84%
Black 0.26%
Two+ Races 13.65%
Native Am. 0.39%
White
26.64%
Asian
49.21%
Hispanic
9.84%
Black
0.26%
Two+ Races
13.65%
Native Am.
0.39%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 762
48.29%
368 Female
51.71%
394 Male

Student Population

762 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

476 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Scripps Elementary was just named one of the best elementary schools in San Diego County because of how well the kids do in school – they're near the top in the whole area. This is because the kids are really good at math and English, and the school works hard to give everyone a great education.

Right now, schools around here are really trying to improve learning and give kids extra chances to learn cool stuff. People are saying Scripps Elementary is great because the teachers care, the classes are interesting, and they have special programs to help kids do well in all their classes.Besides doing well in school, the school also gets families involved with things like International Night and the Third Grade Science Night. This lets kids show off what they've learned and celebrate different cultures. These things show that the school wants kids to do well in class and be part of the community.

FAQ

Q1. What programs are available after school at Scripps Elementary?

Ans. After school, the school has academic clubs, sports, and enrichment programs.

Q2. Does Scripps Elementary help students who are learning English?

Ans. Yes, the school has English Language Development (ELD) help for kids who are learning English.

Q3. Does Scripps Elementary serve lunch?

Ans. Yes, students can get breakfast and lunch at school.

Q4. How does Scripps Elementary talk to parents?

Ans. The school sends out newsletters, emails, and posts on its website to keep parents up to date.

Q5. What steps are being taken to keep Scripps Elementary safe?

Ans. The school follows the district's safety rules, which include having supervised campuses and plans for emergencies.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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