Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Santiago Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Math Proficiency: 84%
- Reading Proficiency: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santiago Hills Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Santiago Hills Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)84%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)87%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
53%
12%
Hispanic
8%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Santiago Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Santiago Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stonegate Elementary School, Canyon View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Santiago Hills Elementary School?
530 students attend Santiago Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Santiago Hills Elementary School students are Asian, 20% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santiago Hills Elementary School?
Santiago Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santiago Hills Elementary School offer ?
Santiago Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Santiago Hills Elementary School part of?
Santiago Hills Elementary School is part of Irvine Unified School District.
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