Focused on adults supporting students every step of the way, Westwood Elementary gives back to the community in return. From hosting fundraisers to writing troop letters, this is an institution that truly pays it forward.
Founded in 1980, this children’s community is located less than 10 minutes from the town center in Rancho Bernardo, California. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 21-to-1, Westwood Elementary School has nearly 40 full-time staff members. That way, students can feel fully supported at all times.
Home to the Roadrunners, Westwood Elementary is one of the most highly regarded schools in the Poway Unified School District. Not only has it been voted as a California Distinguished School, but it has also received the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence award. With less than 800 students, Westwood makes it easy for kids to get to know their peers and form friendships that could last a lifetime.
Westwood Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
17449 Matinal Rd,
San Diego, CA
Poway Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Kaleb Rashad
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Math Proficiency
75%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
75%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.1%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
48.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
36.2%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
1,995:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.1%
Female
48.8%
White
42.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
29%
Hispanic
16%
Two or more races
11.1%
Black
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/14/2023
My experience with this school is horrible, I came here when I was younger and its far more worse than it used to be. I always hear in my neighborhood kids complaining about the vice principal and how she is not even allowing kids to play basketball unless they did some sort of basketball boot camp....
5/30/2021
Our first year at this school was a 100% remote experience, and It has been fair, challenging, and inclusive. I am very impressed with the curriculum and our daughter’s progress. This experience has been far superior to what we went through in Phoenix and it has reaffirmed our decision to move back...
10/2/2014
This school is across from large apartment complex and there seems to be high turnover of students. The teachers in younger grades are good but as kids get older not so much. The only staff I ever see mingling or smiling on campus is the Vice Principal. The Principal always seems to be in a rush. Of...
4/1/2014
This school is amazing! My daughter had some outstanding teachers here. I have to applaud Mrs. Style for teaching my daughter how to read. I loved her morning read program as it was welcoming to be in the class every morning and get to know the other kids, parents, and teachers. All the other teache...
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Attendance Zone
About Rancho Bernardo
List Price Range
$141K - $3.6M
Homes For Sale
56
Average Home Value
$1,112,872
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
32%
Household Income
$141,046
% of College Grads
59.6%
Median Age
48
Average House Size
2,068 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
52.2%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,455 - $3,505 per month
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- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 725+ Sq Ft
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- San Diego, CA
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Parks in this Area
Webb Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
San Dieguito River Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Rancho Bernardo Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
RB Veterans Memorial
- Lake
- Trails
Westwood Club
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Golf
Battle Mountain Open Space
- Trails
- Hiking
San Pasqual Trails Open Space
- Trails
- Hiking
Lake Hodges Water Recreation Area
- Boating
- Trails
- Beach
Lake Hodges Windsurfing Area
- Boating
- Lake
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