Overview

Deer Canyon Elementary School is a public school in San Diego, CA, offering a Gifted & Talented program and Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 27 elementary schools in Poway Unified School District.
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School Rating

Deer Canyon Elementary School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in California with the same grade levels.
8/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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Neighborhood

13455 Russet Leaf Lane
San Diego, CA 92129
School leader: Ms Katie Bendix
(858) 484-6064
(858) 538-9453
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