Wegeforth Elementary School
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 987-5900
Fax: (858) 496-8109
District: San Diego Unified School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 200 students
Wegeforth Elementary School, a public school located in San Diego, CA, serves grades K-5 in the San Diego Unified School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Wegeforth Elementary School is a public school located in San Diego, CA. 200 students attend Wegeforth Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 7/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 9/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from California Department of Education. |
Posted: May 3, 2023
This school is a breeding ground for bullying and is loaded with uncaring staff and teachers. The leadership and most of the staff is completely oblivious to the childrens needs and really dont seem to care about the students academics, learning, or their safety. Very self serving teachers, staff, and principal. So, long as they can keep their jobs and keep the student head count up that is all theyre interested in. Very few parents contribute to the well being of the entire student body and dont seem very interested or inclined to be involved.
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Posted: October 31, 2016
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Posted: October 31, 2016
I love having my kids go to the same elementary school that I went to. It's definitely different from when I attended but It's still the same at the same time (if that makes any sense). I like that my daughters enjoy seeing their principal and going to school period. My oldest has been going for 4 years now and every teacher she's had has made a positive impact on her learning journey. My youngest is in transitional kindergarten this year and just after her second month she is showing major interest in tackling the ability to read on her own. It's great to see that kind of enthusiasm in such little time. I know there are various factors playing into my kids having a good education but I believe Wegeforth is definitely a major component.
Posted: April 26, 2014
Wegeforth and its PTA are the most hard working staff i have ever encountered. their dedication is so profound and very admirable. As a parent, the type of dedication and thoughtfulness the staff provides is very important to me. there are a lovely group of involved parents, like myself, engaging in the student's activities, however there are empty seats at thePTA meeting table and not enough volunteers and contributor at events which can most definitely prevented.
Posted: July 28, 2012
My 19 year old daughter went to Wegeforth and we LOVED it, so naturally my almost 9 year old enrolled for Kindergarten several years ago. Kindergarten thru 2nd grade went well, but last year for her 3rd grade year everything fell apart. I was not impressed with the Principal in the least! My daughter was having an issue with a bully and when I brought it up, I was told that my child was being, "too sensitive!" As I dug deeper and demanded something be done, I found out that this child that was picking on her was also picking on several other children. The Principals reaction was to put this child on lunch time detention and he had to spend the whole period in her office. That may be a temporary help, but not long term. What happens to him next year? Unforturnately the Principal could not give me enough reassurance for my child to return to Wegeforth next year. It makes me very sad since her sister went there and all the "old timer" teachers know who she is. I am looking at Chesterton Elementary. My daughter knows someone who goes there and her mom LOVES the school. Hopefully they still have room for one more student. I don't see Wegeforth getting better unless it has new leadership
Posted: October 10, 2011
small school with excellent and caring teachers. My children are happy and love learning. Great assemblies that are educational. This school tries to incorporate a group effort of parent and teacher participation. It is a community and family oriented school.
Posted: October 7, 2010
Very bad leadership quality. The new principal for recent 2 years is no high standard in motivating students & staffs. Principal needs to work harder to push up this school better in education. Some teachers are very great and excellent education to students. The previous principal was so great, in compare to this new principal. Lots of bully at 4-5th grade, but no control at all. Only few parents do all the efforts to help kids in learning and contribute to school volunteer program. We need to change the Principal very soon to let the kids better. Lots of complaints on this new principal, even though she has high degree, but no experiences at all.
Posted: September 12, 2010
We moved to the neighborhood because of Wegeforth. It is multi-cultural and well rounded on many levels. The parent, staff and PTA involvement is obvious. The teachers really give it their all and have years of experience under their belts. The eduction encompasses many of the ideals I want my kids to embrace.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spectrum Center Blvd, Kearny Mesa | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 1.4 mi | |
| 2 | Canyon View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 1.6 mi | |
| 3 | Riverfront Condominium Rentals | Apartment Complex | San Diego | CA | 2.9 mi | |
| 4 | Del Cerro | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 4.2 mi | |
| 5 | Mission Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 4.3 mi | |
| 6 | City Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 5.1 mi | |
| 7 | The Heritage | Apartment Complex | San Diego | CA | 6 mi | |
| 8 | Legacy Walk | Condominium/Townhouse | San Diego | CA | 7.8 mi | |
| 9 | Ocean Beach | Apartment Complex | San Diego | CA | 8 mi | |
| 10 | Apartment | Apartment Complex | Coronado | CA | 8.5 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serra Mesa | San Diego | CA | 0.4 mi | |
| 2 | Kensington | San Diego | CA | 3.1 mi | |
| 3 | Del Cerro | San Diego | CA | 4.3 mi | |
| 4 | North Park | San Diego | CA | 4.4 mi | |
| 5 | Mission Hills | San Diego | CA | 4.7 mi | |
| 6 | Old Town San Diego | San Diego | CA | 5 mi | |
| 7 | Old Town | San Diego | CA | 5 mi | |
| 8 | University City | San Diego | CA | 5.4 mi | |
| 9 | Broadway Pier | San Diego | CA | 6.6 mi | |
| 10 | Loma Portal | San Diego | CA | 6.6 mi | |
| 11 | Gaslamp Quarter | San Diego | CA | 6.6 mi | |
| 12 | Seaport Village | San Diego | CA | 7 mi | |
| 13 | East County of San Diego | La Mesa | CA | 7 mi | |
| 14 | Mira Mesa | San Diego | CA | 8 mi | |
| 15 | La Jolla | La Jolla | CA | 8.4 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Miramar MCAS | 4.7 mi. |
| San Diego Naval Medical Center | 5.4 mi. |
| MCRD San Diego | 5.8 mi. |
| North Island NAS | 8.4 mi. |
| San Diego Naval Base | 8.6 mi. |
| Coronado Naval Amphibious Base | 9.2 mi. |
| Naval Base Point Loma | 10.3 mi. |
| Camp Pendleton | 40.9 mi. |
