Serving 553 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Malcom Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher 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 Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: John Malcom Elementary serves the southwest part of Laguna Niguel, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most homes within the attendance zone are a short 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Malcom 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
John Malcom Elementary School's student population of 553 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
553 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Respect - Relationships - Responsibility
School Rankings
John Malcom Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Malcom Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1160 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
19%
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)20.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mariners
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Malcom Elementary School's ranking?
John Malcom Elementary School is ranked #1160 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Malcom Elementary School often compared to?
John Malcom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George White Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Malcom Elementary School?
553 students attend John Malcom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of John Malcom Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Malcom Elementary School?
John Malcom Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Malcom Elementary School offer ?
John Malcom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Malcom Elementary School part of?
John Malcom Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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