Walker Elementary School

9225 Hillery Drive

School District

San Diego Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 14, 2024

They couldn't provide our child with the structure or consistent support agreed upon in the IEP. The teachers kept referring to his computer scores rather than his actual academic performance. In the same breath they told us they pull him out to work with the class above his, but his computer scores were below grade level. So according to them he was below grade level. We appreciated the effort by one teacher, but it was constantly cancelled out. Between ignoring his IEP needs, lack of behavioral training, and ignoring his actual academic level, our child struggled constantly in the classroom. It negatively affect his mental health. We attended multiple meetings to remedy this environment and provide support to the staff. Eventually the principal shrugged when we suggested pulling him out, and not too long after, we did.
Submitted by parent on June 08, 2021

My daughter has been at Walker since preschool and will be finishing Kindergarten this year. The teachers she's had have been wonderful and the principal is very involved. I am happy with my daughter's progress at Walker. She loves going to school every day.
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2021

My autistic son is currently attending pre-K at Walker. I couldn't be happier with the attention and quality of instruction he receives from his two teachers (Mr. Walker and Ms. Murrieta) and the supporting staff.
Submitted by other on May 23, 2021

This school is great, and works for my daughter and I. Personally it’s more like family, random I know but it feels good to know she’s safe when I’m away. From the principal all the way down to the staff, everyone is so kind and super involved. My daughter is currently in 1st grade, and started with Walker in Pre- k.
Submitted by parent on December 03, 2020

This school has been my daughter's for the last 5 years. They've steadily been disorganized, fail to pass pertinent information until the last minute, and have an over zealous principal who changes routines on a whim causing more confusion. Quality of teachers she's had though the years is horrendous, with the teachers year after year telling at students in her classes like they're not paying attention, but in reality the teachers don't know how to ask straight forward questions if the students.
Submitted by parent on July 22, 2020

My daughter used to go to preschool at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) in La Jolla which was very expensive, and has a great reputation, then my husband got laid off and we couldn't afford it. I then found out about Walker, where my daughter went to preschool for the remainder of the year. I was very very impressed with her teachers, her learning, even her manners! She had a wonderful loving environment at Walker. I saw no difference in quality between the JCC and what she received at Walker. I was especially impressed with the Principal, he is very involved with the school and the monthly award ceremony for the kids was so organized and well thought out. I plan to continue to enroll her further at Walker for TK.
Submitted by parent on January 15, 2020

This school is TERRIBLE! My daughter went to school here and her regular teacher hasn’t came back to summer break since Christmas break. She has had multiple substitutes and the school hasn’t let us know why the teacher has been gone. I had multiple issues before Christmas break. I haven’t seen no progress with her learning at all.
Submitted by parent on July 03, 2017

Amazing staff. Lots of great changes happened last year in the administration office and it was all for the better! The new Principal is active and makes himself available as the best he can. Amanda their counselor is helpful and always on the go. My child and I love Walker!
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2017

2 of my little guys currently attend Walker Elementary School; I know and will forever remember how much of a good experience and learning foundation the school is for my children. Thank You
Submitted by parent on May 12, 2017

The School has a safe learning environment and the Teachers are very professional.
Submitted by parent on May 09, 2017

I like the way teachers and principal communicate and teaching is good.
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2017

The new Principle is wonderful and the teachers are great personally and professionally!
Submitted by parent on March 16, 2017

This school is great. I read a lot of bad comments online and I decided to try. My daughters just love this school. They have a. New principal and you can see him running around, directing traffic, eating with the kids, and also he implement learning thru the arts (what I think is great) .
Submitted by parent on September 29, 2014

If you can avoid sending your child to Walker, it is highly recommended you do so. The principal is terrible, does not listen to concerns, and seems to be on a power trip. I tried multiple times to talk to the principal to help with issues my son was having there to no avail. The teachers take their cue from the principal and don't care about parent input. They will dictate and act like they are the parents of your child and if you don't like it, you can go to another school (the principal actually said that to me). There are only a few male staff members at the school and the teachers do not know how to deal with boys. They will make their life miserable. My youngest son in now there and is having problems, getting in trouble daily for the most trivial things and having his recess taken away almost every day (twice a day). I will be taking my son out and moving to another school. Stay away from this school if you can.
Submitted by parent on August 10, 2014

My son completed Kindergarten at this school and I have the highest possible praise for Mrs. Silentwater that did an excellent job with my son.
Submitted by parent on October 28, 2013

This is a horrible school. If you have the option, go to Ericson. The teachers are pretty good and my son seems to like them. The Principal is awful and only cares about collecting a paycheck.
Submitted by parent on September 24, 2012

I am impressed with the teachers at this school. They are strict and focused on the children and their education. This is a school for learning, of course they aren't allowed to run around. That is a safety issue and I'm ok with that. My children go to school to learn not exercise they play at home. The administration department could use a class in organization. Overall this school is a great school of diversity, learning, and children focused. Principal is new, but improvement takes time.
Submitted by other on July 01, 2011

This is the dumbest school in the world! i came here only for a month and hated it. DONT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE.