Excellent
#1607 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 17% in state
Willow Grove Elementary
Elementary School · Poway Unified · San Diego, CA
A Poway Unified elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14727 Via Azul, San Diego, CA 92127
- Math 79% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willow Grove Elementary score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 81% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willow Grove Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$179,220
Median home value
$1,165,100
Median rent
$2,642/mo
College educated
72.4%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifetime Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–4 | 0.2 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Diegueno Country SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 1.6 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Diegueno Country SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–6 | 1.6 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Solana Santa Fe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 342 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Poway Unified
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #17 of 38
- District spending per student
- $15,231NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willow Grove Elementary is listed in Poway Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willow Grove Elementary
Willow Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in San Diego, CA, part of Poway Unified, serving approximately 747 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,607 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willow Grove Elementary
What grades does Willow Grove Elementary serve?
Willow Grove Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Willow Grove Elementary?
Willow Grove Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 747 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Grove Elementary is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willow Grove Elementary rank in CA?
Willow Grove Elementary ranks #1,607 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Willow Grove Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Willow Grove Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Willow Grove Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willow Grove Elementary has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Willow Grove Elementary a charter school?
No, Willow Grove Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willow Grove Elementary a Title I school?
No, Willow Grove Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willow Grove Elementary?
14.7% of students at Willow Grove Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 747
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (858) 674-6300
- Area population (ZIP 92127)
- 50,711
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92127; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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