Dewey Elementary School

Dewey Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-4
3251 Rosecrans St,  San Diego, CA
San Diego Unified School District
3.2
285 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tanya Mcmillin
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
53%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
23.5%
State Average
19.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,585:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Hispanic
42.3%
Black
18.4%
White
17.6%
Two or more races
14.2%
Filipino
3.7%
Asian
3%

School Rankings

#71 Most Diverse Public ES in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 18 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/27/2025
I wouldn't recommend this school at all!! Too many students have left this school for better learning and care. The principle doesn't take the parents or children's concerns seriously or respond to emails no sense of urgency.
1.0 parent
9/15/2020
This school is in a perfect location for military families. It could be a great school, but the principal and PTO are terrible. They don't care about students and won't allow any space for improvements. Its really sad.
5.0 other
4/25/2018
As a grandparent to a military family this school is very active in assuring the safety and great education level for every student even when the staff is challenged with many children of a large diversity of backgrounds. School administration is caring and focused on the care of it's student body.
5.0 parent
4/25/2018
I strongly disagree with the reviews below. Dewey has been the best school my children have attended and we attend a lot of schools didn't I constant military moves. I love the fact that the school is majority military because my children can relate with their peers. The few women I met that volunte...

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Dewey Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-4 in San Diego, CA and is served by the San Diego Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 285 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Dewey Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Trace School, Point Loma High School, San Diego County Special Education School, and more. Learn more about what San Diego has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dewey Elementary School.

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