Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bathgate 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 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bathgate Elementary serves the northwest part of Mission Viejo, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bathgate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bathgate Elementary School's student population of 570 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
570 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bathgate Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bathgate Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#661 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bathgate Elementary School's ranking?
Bathgate Elementary School is ranked #661 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bathgate Elementary School often compared to?
Bathgate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carl Hankey Elementary School, Philip J. Reilly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bathgate Elementary School?
570 students attend Bathgate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Bathgate Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bathgate Elementary School?
Bathgate Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bathgate Elementary School offer ?
Bathgate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bathgate Elementary School part of?
Bathgate Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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