Is Willow Grove Elementary a good school?

Yes! Willow Grove Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 251 st of 5862 California elementary schools.

How many students attend Willow Grove Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 747 students attended Willow Grove Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Willow Grove Elementary?

Students at Willow Grove Elementary are 37% White, 33% Asian, 16% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Willow Grove Elementary attend?

Students who attend Willow Grove Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Black Mountain Middle High : Del Norte High

Willow Grove Elementary

Summary:

Willow Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in San Diego, California, serving 767 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked Poway Unified School District, which is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Willow Grove Elementary consistently ranks among the top 5% of elementary schools in California, with exceptional academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, 83.57% of Willow Grove students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 73.54% in the Poway Unified School District and 47.04% statewide. The school's Asian and English Language Learner student subgroups perform particularly well, ranking among the top 10-20% of schools in California. However, the school's White and Multi-racial student subgroups perform relatively lower, ranking in the middle to lower range compared to other California elementary schools.

While Willow Grove Elementary outperforms many nearby schools in the Poway Unified School District, such as Stone Ranch Elementary, Sunset Hills Elementary, and Sundance Elementary, the nearby schools in the Solana Beach Elementary and Del Mar Union Elementary districts, such as Solana Ranch Elementary and Pacific Sky, also demonstrate exceptional academic performance. Additionally, Willow Grove Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.2% in 2017-2018 to 18.9% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools in the Poway Unified School District.

Detail:

Public K-5

14727 Via Azul
San Diego, CA 92127-4813

(858) 674-6300

District: Poway Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
251^st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,796

Students who attend Willow Grove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Black Mountain Middle
High:	Del Norte High

Student/teacher ratio: 24.3

Number of students: 747

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.5%

Asian:

33.5%

Hispanic:

15.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Willow Grove Elementary ranks better than 95.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 8^th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Poway Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.14. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Willow Grove Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.5%), Asian (33.5%), Hispanic (15.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow Grove Elementary is 24.3. 19 elementary schools in the Poway Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Willow Grove Elementary employs 30.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow Grove Elementary is $6,796. 21 elementary schools in the Poway Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willow Grove Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Grove Elementary 251^st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Willow Grove Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Poway Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Poway Unified 125^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Willow Grove Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Willow Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2010	93.53	229^th	5314	95.7%
2011	94.34	163^rd	5377	97.0%
2012	92.51	252^nd	5390	95.3%
2013	93.31	228^th	5530	95.9%
2015	97.68	136^th	5611	97.6%
2016	97.51	102^nd	5614	98.2%
2017	97.00	172^nd	5692	97.0%
2018	95.55	245^th	5662	95.7%
2019	95.93	229^th	5789	96.0%
2022	95.79	311^th	5883	94.7%
2023	96.61	223^rd	5874	96.2%
2024	96.14	251^st	5862	95.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Willow Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	84.97	29^th	445	93.5%
2022	76.35	131^st	610	78.5%
2023	64.48	255^th	669	61.9%
2024	70.02	210^th	669	68.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Willow Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	84.81	258^th	3246	92.1%
2019	90.28	165^th	3275	95.0%
2022	97.15	79^th	3311	97.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Willow Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	94.23	112^th	2420	95.4%
2024	94.88	114^th	2634	95.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willow Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	87.64	384^th	5084	92.4%
2019	82.72	592^nd	5173	88.6%
2022	81.79	687^th	5264	86.9%
2023	86.20	535^th	5374	90.0%
2024	87.25	541^st	5511	90.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Willow Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	95.78	174^th	5413	96.8%
2019	95.84	171^st	5492	96.9%
2022	95.69	245^th	5635	95.7%
2023	95.87	213^th	5617	96.2%
2024	95.92	201^st	5605	96.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Willow Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	97.76	48^th	2128	97.7%
2019	98.84	29^th	2585	98.9%
2022	92.39	140^th	2227	93.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Willow Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	93.87	327^th	5431	94.0%
2019	94.57	274^th	5510	95.0%
2022	94.24	361^st	5663	93.6%
2023	95.99	227^th	5650	96.0%
2024	94.98	282^nd	5636	95.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Willow Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	79.37	145^th	1071	86.5%
2019	80.85	117^th	1149	89.8%
2022	82.76	86^th	1154	92.5%
2023	84.26	54^th	1190	95.5%
2024	84.08	72^nd	1203	94.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willow Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	76.15	838^th	4830	82.7%
2019	83.41	582^nd	4963	88.3%
2022	91.70	294^th	5084	94.2%
2023	94.49	185^th	5098	96.4%
2024	89.61	364^th	5102	92.9%

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Rank History for White students at Willow Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	84.41	274^th	2737	90.0%
2019	82.62	372^nd	2834	86.9%
2022	77.57	541^st	2726	80.2%
2023	76.82	547^th	2662	79.5%
2024	83.72	288^th	2647	89.1%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Amazing school, incredible teachers, Principal and extra programs that are supported through the non-profit WG Foundation. Extremely happy with this school! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Willow Grove Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	299	13	135	56	3	6	58	570
2010	357	20	164	67	0	5	101	714
2011	488	23	198	76	1	6	23	815
2012	517	21	204	83	1	5	29	860
2013	533	19	203	75	1	5	35	871
2014	531	10	209	80	1	4	38	873
2015	430	9	209	73	1	2	41	765
2016	430	6	194	80	2	2	50	764
2017	404	3	192	82	2	3	70	756
2018	371	5	205	89	2	4	85	761
2019	365	5	214	100	1	3	102	790
2020	339	7	240	108	0	3	108	805
2021	304	7	248	110	0	0	95	764
2022	291	11	245	120	0	1	88	756
2023	285	9	268	117	0	1	87	767
2024	280	9	250	117	0	1	90	747

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willow Grove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	570	27.0	19.9	11.9
2010	714	31.5	22.6	11.1
2011	815	n/a	n/a	11.3
2012	860	29.5	29.1	n/a
2013	871	30.5	28.5	9
2014	873	30.5	28.6	10.5
2015	765	30.0	25.5	11.1
2016	764	30.0	25.4	10.5
2017	756	29.4	25.7	10.1
2018	761	30.0	25.2	11.2
2019	790	30.5	25.9	10.9
2020	805	n/a	n/a	11.2
2021	764	29.5	25.8	12.4
2022	756	32.7	23.0	12.2
2023	767	30.6	25.0	14
2024	747	30.7	24.3	14.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willow Grove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	570	27.0	19.9	11.9
2010	714	31.5	22.6	11.1
2011	815	n/a	n/a	11.3
2012	860	29.5	29.1	n/a
2013	871	30.5	28.5	9
2014	873	30.5	28.6	10.5
2015	765	30.0	25.5	11.1
2016	764	30.0	25.4	10.5
2017	756	29.4	25.7	10.1
2018	761	30.0	25.2	11.2
2019	790	30.5	25.9	10.9
2020	805	n/a	n/a	11.2
2021	764	29.5	25.8	12.4
2022	756	32.7	23.0	12.2
2023	767	30.6	25.0	14
2024	747	30.7	24.3	14.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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