Overview

Penn Elementary School is a public school in San Diego, CA, offering a Gifted & Talented program and 2 sports. It is one of 158 elementary schools in San Diego Unified School District.
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School Rating

Penn Elementary School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in California with the same grade levels.
5/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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Neighborhood

2797 Utica Drive
San Diego, CA 92139
School leader: Ms Erica L Herrera
(619) 430-1700
(619) 479-2225
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