Smythe Elementary
San Ysidro, CA · San Ysidro Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · City, large
5,161st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 9%· Stable
1880 Smythe Ave., San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4447Official website ↗NCES ID 063522005965Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Smythe Elementary 5,161st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 9% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2015 to 9th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 320 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 561 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.4% | 96.6% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| White | 1.5% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.0% | 0.2% | ▼ 2.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $694K in zip 92173 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Smythe Elementary
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What school district is Smythe Elementary in?
Smythe Elementary is part of the San Ysidro Elementary district in San Ysidro, California.
Is Smythe Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Smythe Elementary 5,161st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Smythe Elementary?
Hispanic 97%, White 1%, Two or more races 1% (561 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Smythe Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92173 is $694K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.