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15855 Turtleback Road, San Diego, CA 92127-2044
Summary
Turtleback Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 74th percentile among comparable California schools.
59.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
55.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 59.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 55.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,239/4,657 (73rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,217/4,657 (74th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 458 |
| Low-Income Students | 99 (21.6%) |
| English Learners | 38 (8.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.0 points from last year and rose 2.8 points over the full period. Math fell 2.0 points from last year and fell 6.3 points over the full period.
•Math -6.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 55.9% to 60.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.8-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 73% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 42% to 62%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 47.1% to 65.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.9-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
33.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 55.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Turtleback Elementary compare within the district?
Turtleback Elementary is No. 24 in reading and No. 22 in math proficiency among the 25 K–5 schools in Poway Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Turtleback Elementary rank in California?
Turtleback Elementary ranks No. 1,239 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,217 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Turtleback Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 19 in both subjects among 24 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.2% meet the reading standard and 39.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Turtleback Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Turtleback Elementary is No. 48 in reading and No. 51 in math proficiency among the 122 K–5 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Turtleback Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Turtleback Elementary is No. 84 in reading and No. 83 in math proficiency among the 237 K–5 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Turtleback ElementaryThis school | 55.8% | 59.1% |
| Adobe Bluffs Elementary | 87.4% | 85.2% |
| Canyon View Elementary | 80.9% | 75.6% |
