Westwood Elementary School

17449 Matinal Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 830 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 830 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Westwood Elementary School's student population of 830 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
830 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Westwood Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#410 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westwood Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Westwood Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
29%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
43%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Westwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westwood Elementary School's ranking?
Westwood Elementary School is ranked #410 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Westwood Elementary School often compared to?
Westwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monterey Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
830 students attend Westwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Westwood Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Westwood Elementary School offer ?
Westwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Westwood Elementary School part of?
Westwood Elementary School is part of Poway Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Westwood Elementary School located?
Westwood Elementary School is located in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Rancho Bernardo.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 830 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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