Explorer Elementary Charter School opened in 2000 to serve students in kindergarten through 5th grades with an educational model that works with the whole student. The school focuses on the needs of each student on an individual basis focusing on literacy, social skills, and emotional skills to ensure the student is prepared for life.

Along with core subjects, Explorer Elementary Charter School offers extra curricular activities for students that wish to participate including theater, painting, dance, computer arts, ceramics, photography, and band. Sports offered include martial arts, physical educational classes, and yoga. Other programs available include yearbook, academic contests, student government, community service, and science & technology.

Most parents agree that the school is producing students that are critical thinkers and problem solvers. The school staff is very encouraging and help students on a personal level. The school offers volunteers as well as parents to help at the school, which makes it a wonderful community for both the area and the students. Students expressed the curriculum can be tough but that it is interesting.

The Academic Performance Index showed a decline in academic growth from 900 to 869. The goal statewide is a score of 800.

The California Standards Tests is used to learn if students are mastering core subjects. The various tests are given to 2nd through 11th grades in English, grades 2nd through 7th are given tests in math, and science tests are administered to students in grades 5th, 8th, and 10th, while history tests are given to students in 8th and 11th grades.
The percentage of students passing the exams at Explorer Elementary Charter School was above state average across all grade levels and courses.

The school is doing an excellent job providing students with a safe and nurturing environment. Students are learning above average and enjoy attending school. To learn more about the school, you should take a tour and talk with a few teachers.

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Explorer Elementary Charter School
2230 Truxtun Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
Phone: 609-398-8600
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