Serving 686 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Portola Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 686 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Math Proficiency: 73%
- Reading Proficiency: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Portola Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Portola Hills Elementary School's student population of 686 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
686 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Portola Hills Elementary School is 0.69, 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)73%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)72%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
49%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Portola Hills Elementary School?
686 students attend Portola Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Portola Hills Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portola Hills Elementary School?
Portola Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Portola Hills Elementary School offer ?
Portola Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Portola Hills Elementary School part of?
Portola Hills Elementary School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Portola Hills Elementary School located?
Portola Hills Elementary School is located in the Portola Hills neighborhood of Trabuco Canyon, CA.
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