De Portola Elementary School

27031 Preciados Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(School attendance zone shown in map)
De Portola Elementary School serves 504 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 75%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

De Portola Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 6% 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
504 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of De Portola Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
75%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
81%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
13%
12%
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Hispanic
15%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
59%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.60
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Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
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Source: 2020-2021 (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?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend De Portola Elementary School?
504 students attend De Portola Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of De Portola Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of De Portola Elementary School?
De Portola Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does De Portola Elementary School offer ?
De Portola Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is De Portola Elementary School part of?
De Portola Elementary School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 75%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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