La Costa Meadows Elementary School
Tel:
(760)290-2121
- La Costa Meadows Elementary School serves 923 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
La Costa Meadows Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- La Costa Meadows Elementary School's student population of 923 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 923 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- La Costa Meadows Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of La Costa Meadows Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #682 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 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% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.41 |
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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: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to La Costa Meadows Elementary School is La Costa Canyon High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Aviara Oaks Middle School (2.3 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 | 1001 students
1.0 miles
2875 Poinsettia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)290-2900 1.0 K-5 1001 - Carlsbad Poinsettia Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 568 students
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2445 Mica Rd.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-6500 1.4 K-5 568 - Carlsbad La Costa Heights Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 696 students
1.7 miles
3035 Levante St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)944-4375 1.7 K-6 696 - Carlsbad Aviara Oaks Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 677 students
2.1 miles
6900 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-6000 2.1 K-5 677 - Encinitas La Costa Canyon High School Grades: 9-12 | 1919 students
2.1 miles
1 Maverick Way
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760)436-6136 2.1 9-12 1919
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