Explorer Elementary School

Explorer Elementary School

Charter Elementary School | Grade K-5
2230 Truxtun Rd,  San Diego, CA
3.7
361 Students

School Details

Head of School
Briony Chown

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Test Scores

Math
9.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
10.2%
State Average
9.9%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
404:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Hispanic
48.7%
White
25%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.6%
Black
7.4%
Two or more races
6.9%
Native American
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

This School’s Reviews

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3.7 15 Reviews
2.0 parent
8/10/2020
Needs genuine leadership that cares about the students.
1.0 parent
2/13/2020
In the last few years since Briony Chown has been the director, Explorer has gone steadily downhill. It used to be an amazing school, and might still look like that on the surface, but beware. The most competent and well-loved teachers are gone. Explorer is just a shell of what it used to be.
5.0 parent
10/17/2019
We love Explorer and we are so grateful to have such a special school for our child. The teachers are strong and there is a definite sense of being part of a wonderful community. My child has grown academically and is challenged by thoughtful and rigorous work, but she is also learning a lot from th...
5.0 parent
10/10/2019
This school is one of a kind. The caring adults cultivate kids who can reason, collaborate, and care for each other. My kid loves her teachers and learning and cannot wait to go to school.

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Explorer Elementary School is a charter school for students in grades K-5 located at 2230 Truxtun Rd in San Diego, CA. The school has a total enrollment of 361. Explorer Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,654,883. Discover additional schools in the area, like High Tech High Media Arts, High Tech High International School, High Tech High North County School, and more. Learn more about what San Diego has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Explorer Elementary School.

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