Community Roots Academy

29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 786 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Community Roots Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 786 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Community Roots Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Community Roots Academy's student population of 786 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
786 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

School Rankings

Community Roots Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Roots Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1320 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(22-23)
56%
34%
69%
47%
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
65%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Community Roots Academy's ranking?
Community Roots Academy is ranked #1320 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Community Roots Academy often compared to?
Community Roots Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Journey by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Community Roots Academy?
786 students attend Community Roots Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Community Roots Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Roots Academy?
Community Roots Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Community Roots Academy offer ?
Community Roots Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Community Roots Academy part of?
Community Roots Academy is part of Community Roots Academy School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
First Day of School- Early Dismissal
August 18, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - NO School
April 06, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School 1pm Dismissal
June 04, 2026 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 786 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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