Serving 232 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Barcelona Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
232 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
58%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
8%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Barcelona Hills Elementary School?
232 students attend Barcelona Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Barcelona Hills Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barcelona Hills Elementary School?
Barcelona Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Barcelona Hills Elementary School offer ?
Barcelona Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Barcelona Hills Elementary School part of?
Barcelona Hills Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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