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Turtleback Elementary

Poway Unified · San Diego County · 15855 Turtleback Road, San Diego, CA 92127-2044

(858) 673-5514 · www.powayusd.com/pusdtes

8/10
#1338
Rank 1338 out of 5,722
Top 23%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1527 · 73rd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #1116 · 81st percentile
Science8/10 · #1524 · 73rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Turtleback Elementary sits in the 92127 zip code — one of the most sought-after pockets of San Diego County, where master-planned communities like Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch have attracted families who prioritize schools above just about everything else. As part of Poway Unified, consistently one of the stronger districts in Southern California, Turtleback benefits from solid district-wide resources and a parent community that's deeply invested in academic outcomes. Families drawn to newer construction, easy freeway access to both downtown San Diego and coastal communities, and a suburban environment with a tight-knit feel will find Turtleback a natural fit.

Student Demographics

212 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
72 (34%)
Hispanic
46 (22%)
Asian
44 (21%)
Multiple Races
31 (15%)
Filipino
15 (7%)
African American
4 (2%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners26 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged55 (26%)
Students with Disabilities49 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

458
Enrollment
23.2
Teachers (FTE)
19.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
27.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #1975 · 67th percentile

130 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found