Deer Canyon Elementary School

Deer Canyon Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
13455 Russet Leaf Ln,  San Diego, CA
Poway Unified School District
4.7
376 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Terry Worthington
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
84%
Reading Proficiency
85%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
84%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
60.3%
State Average
19.4%
Science
59.6%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
550:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
Asian
39.8%
White
27.4%
Two or more races
11.6%
Filipino
10.2%
Hispanic
9.3%
Black
1.7%

School Rankings

#51 Best Public ES in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/20/2024
As a mom that has a child with autism and special needs, I was very nervous for my son to start school and be away from home. His first year of Pre-k has been nothing less than spectacular. He’s excited to get up every morning to get ready for school and once he sees Ms.Laura and her teachers aides...
5.0 parent
11/1/2018
The Teachers are Nice and friendly. The surrounding is clean.
4.0 parent
11/3/2015
I have 3 kids that have moved through school and have had better-than-bad experiences. With the current principal, there is a lot of focus on attracting and mainstreaming children with learning or behavioral disabilities. Not sure why, probably has to do with money allocations. So if your child is o...
5.0 parent
4/29/2014
deer canyon is a wonderful school, a lot of enriching activities.. a great focus on academic learning as well as on developing learning skills.

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Deer Canyon Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in San Diego, CA and is served by the Poway Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 376 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 84% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 85% are proficient in reading. Deer Canyon Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,322,314. Discover additional schools in the area, like Westview High School, Mt Carmel High School, Mt. Carmel High School, and more. Learn more about what San Diego has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Deer Canyon Elementary School.

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