My daughter attended Kindergarten here and we absolutely loved it! We had to move out of the district so we are no longer at that school but I would recommend this school to anyone in the Mira Mesa area!
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Posted by a parent on 01/28/09
Ericson continues to be the best elementary school in Mira Mesa based on the API scores. This year's score is three away from 900. We have lost our dearly-beloved principal who has moved on to do her magic at another school; however, the new principal promises to be a good fit. This campus culture and
... Read more climate continue to be safe and fun and encourage parent participation and involvement. My last son leaves for middle school next year, and we are beginning to miss Ericson already. There will always be a tender spot in our heart for the experience at this California Distinguished school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/09/08
Best school in the neighborhood. Three consecutive Title I Academic Acheivement Awards. Many opportunitues for parent involvement in the decision-making processes. Very active PTA. High-quality, experienced teachers. Strong programs for gifted students. Vocal and instrumental music programs, fun
... Read more dress-up days tied to curriculum, great festivals in fall and spring, frequent family fun activities, frequent open meetings with principal, caring nurse on campus every day, friendly office staff. Couldn't ask for a better school. Read less
My daughter is in the GATE Seminar. It is a good program overall. The strengths are language arts and math. The weakness is really science and history. The PTA is somewhat active but event notices come home right before the event giving you little time to plan. The school has a good newsletter which
... Read more has extra's. There is little communication with me as a parent for my daughters class. OTOH she's doing fine so I guess I don't need so much contact. Overall I am happy. The school environment is excellent and clean. The education is excellent and top notch. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/03/06
Based on API scores, Ericson is the best elementary school in the Mira Mesa area. This year, scores have placed Ericson in the top 15% in the district. Principal is knowledgable and motivating. Teachers are very involed and invested in their students. Some of the kindergarten teachers received national
... Read more attention for their efforts to make kindergarten better. Parent involvement is ok. With a shortage of teachers aides, I've noticed some teachers really trying to enlist parent volunters/involvement. Yet it seems to be the same parents every year doing the volunteering. The school has a preschool Special Ed program that is very impressive. Appropriately, there is a lot of attention to reading and homework. I would like to see just a little more opportunity for fun, though. School is mostly blacktop and kids are not allowed to run. There is also no dressing up on Halloween, though PTA does some fun events. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/13/05
We actually choiced our daugher into this school when she began kindergarten this year. I think it was the best decision we could make. She had she a wonderful teacher and the atmosphere we so great. The office staff is always cheerful. The principal is very involved in her school. We have very happy
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Posted by a parent on 08/15/05
Good School, PTA leaves alot to be desired. Both of my children did well. Would reccomend.
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Posted by a parent on 05/31/05
Ericson is a great school. The teachers and staff are fantastic. They genuinely care about the kids and their learning. They have GATE and Seminar classes. K-2 teachers can and do recognize the bright student and adequately challenge as well as the child that needs a little extra. There is a large
... Read more English Learner population at Ericson (40%). It reflects our Mira Mesa neighborhood which does not have any ethnic majority at this time. The downside is less parent involvement. The teachers and staff would love to have more. We have a very active PTA working to build our children's school community. We have a fantastic Music teacher, Jane Fergusen and a new Art teacher Diane Parrish. The Principal Linette da Rosa is great. She truly goes out of her way for her teachers, her students and her parents. She is very committed. Read less
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English as Second Language
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San Diego schools — Ericson Elementary School is located at 11174 Westonhill Dr, San Diego CA 92126. 11174 Westonhill Dr is in the Mira Mesa neighborhood and 92126 ZIP code in San Diego, CA The school district for Ericson Elementary School is the San Diego Unified School District. Ericson Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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