Turtleback Elementary
San Diego, CA · Poway Unified · Grades K-5
1,272nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 78%▼ Declining
Turtleback Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Turtleback Elementary 1,272nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 78% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 85th in 2015 to 78th in 2025 — declining.
Turtleback Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 218 students tested
Turtleback Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 500 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.2% | 36.4% | ▼ 10.8 pts | |
| Asian | 22.1% | 27.8% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.0% | 20.2% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 12.8% | 13.0% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 3.4% | 2.0% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Turtleback Elementary
Typical home value $1.64M in zip 92127 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Turtleback Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Rolling Hills ElementaryPoway Unified · 1.1 mi away343rd of 5,659
ELA 79% · Math 77% - 10Stone Ranch ElementaryPoway Unified · 1.6 mi away272nd of 5,659
ELA 79% · Math 80% - 9Highland Ranch ElementaryPoway Unified · 1.7 mi away884th of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 64% - 10Westwood ElementaryPoway Unified · 1.8 mi away401st of 5,659
ELA 78% · Math 74% - 10Monterey Ridge ElementaryPoway Unified · 1.9 mi away184th of 5,659
ELA 83% · Math 81% - 9Los Penasquitos ElementaryPoway Unified · 2.4 mi away586th of 5,659
ELA 75% · Math 69% - 10Design 39 CampusPoway Unified · 2.4 mi away172nd of 5,659
ELA 85% · Math 79% - 9Chaparral ElementaryPoway Unified · 2.6 mi away566th of 5,659
ELA 73% · Math 72%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Turtleback Elementary in?
Turtleback Elementary is part of the Poway Unified district in San Diego, California.
Is Turtleback Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Turtleback Elementary 1,272nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 78% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Turtleback Elementary?
White 36%, Asian 28%, Hispanic 20%, Two or more races 13% (500 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Turtleback Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92127 is $1.64M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.