Jonas Salk Elementary School

7825 Flanders Drive

School District

San Diego Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 11, 2024

This is one of the best schools I have visited. The staff is welcoming and the students are leaders. This is a leader in me school and we loved how they have experts teaching math and science. A beautiful facility to boot!
Submitted by parent on May 10, 2024

My son has been going here for 2 years now. Great experience with teachers and staff who care. School is great at involving the parents with what they are doing.
Submitted by parent on September 24, 2019

I have two kids at Salk now and my kids and I are both very happy with the school. Shout out to the amazing teachers! I am so impressed with the culture at this school. There is a wonderful feeling of inclusivity and teamwork. One of my kids needs extra help and his teachers have been very accommodating. Both of my children have been encouraged to work hard and be kind to everyone around them. My son has had a couple very minor issues with other kids not being very nice, and it was handled quickly and satisfactorily and now my son is friends with one of those boys (it wasn't quite bullying but by the teachers' response, I can tell they will take any bullying seriously and nip it in the bud). My kids both look forward to going to school every day and come home happy. And they are right on track or advanced in all their subjects, even my son who needs the extra help. Some parents like to nitpick about parking or procedures, but they just need to lighten up. At the end of the day, our kids are safe, happy, and learning so much every day!
Submitted by parent on October 14, 2018

It has been great! We are lucky to have such a great school in our neighborhood.
Submitted by parent on March 19, 2018

We are surprised to see that the school is rated at 8 out of 10 and would like to know what the school will do to improve test scores. Do the scores resulted from students from another school since Jonas ES is only 3 years old?
Submitted by parent on March 12, 2018

We transferred to Salk after less than pleasant experiences at another school. I love this school so much and he mostly likes it as well. The staff and principal completely support the teachers and help make my son’s time there effective and fun. I highly recommend Salk Elementary School.
Submitted by parent on November 16, 2017

not safe environment, picked up bad habit
Submitted by parent on September 11, 2017

Office staffs are NOT friendly at all!!!
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2017

A+ Best School in Mira Mesa by far! All very friendly!
Submitted by parent on April 24, 2017

My child was in the first incoming kindergarten class when the school doors opened. He is now completing 1st grade, and has been doing exceptional with the help of the teachers and curriculum. We couldn't be happier with the facilities, learning environment and progression of success that are child is experiencing.
Submitted by parent on March 14, 2017

My child needs extra help at school, and his teacher and the therapist on campus have provided exactly what he needs. The desire to help kids succeed pervades from the top down. The campus is very modern and the technology available in the classrooms is impressive.
Submitted by parent on March 07, 2017

This school is fantastic. The teachers are caring and helpful. The parent from the previous entry really should talk with her/his child's teacher, instead of posting nameless negative messages...this serves NO ONE.
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2017

My child's teacher is not responsive to any of my concerns and dismisses them. She is unwilling to work with me to find ways to help my child who has issues with high energy and sitting still for long periods of time. Facilities are nice but it does not make up for terrible experience with my child's teacher.
Submitted by parent on January 13, 2017

Wonderful teachers, brand new superb facilities, excellent community with high family involvement.
Submitted by parent on October 22, 2016

I am appalled at the previous entry. The school is brand new! they have done a terrific job of making us feel welcomed. Amazing staff and school! Kind and caring students. Strong academics. Caring teachers and staff. Beautiful campus. Best school ever! Kids are their number one priority and, as a parent, I like that!! My 4 children have learned so much and are becoming more responsible. They will be ready for Middle school and high school. Communication is the best and teachers are wonderful! The only thing I wish there was is more shade. The trees haven't grown yet...but they will.
Submitted by parent on June 28, 2016

Lack of communication and organization from teachers, inconsistent grading, lack of follow-through from principal when concerns were brought up. Even though online communication was available, teachers rarely posted information about class room activities, current subjects or homework assignments. Classroom test results were not routinely sent home or communicated until after the report card was available. It was never clear how the report card grades were determined.