La Costa Meadows Elementary School
Tel:
(760) 290-2121
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- La Costa Meadows Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Top Placements
La Costa Meadows Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students (17-18) | 923 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (17-18) | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
- La Costa Meadows Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of La Costa Meadows Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #849 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio (17-18) | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 77% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Marcos Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to La Costa Meadows Elementary School is Community Collaborative Virtual - Keppel Partnership Academy (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Carrillo Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Carlsbad Carrillo Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 958 students
1.0 miles
2875 Poinsettia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 290-2900 1.0 K-5 958 - San Marcos Community Collaborative Virtual - Keppel Partnership Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 99 students
1.2 miles
1782 La Costa Meadows Dr., Ste
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646 1.2 K-12 99 - San Marcos Community Collaborative Virtual - Sage Oak Chtr Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 232 students
1.2 miles
1782 La Costa Meadows Dr., Ste
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646 1.2 K-12 232 - San Marcos Pathways Academy Charter Adult Education Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 50 students
1.2 miles
1782 La Costa Meadows Dr., Ste
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646 1.2 9-12 50 - Carlsbad Poinsettia Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 529 students
1.4 miles
2445 Mica Rd.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6500 1.4 K-5 529
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