Marian Bergeson Elementary School serves 479 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (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 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Math Proficiency: 65%
- Reading Proficiency: 69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marian Bergeson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Marian Bergeson Elementary School's student population of 479 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
479 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marian Bergeson Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)69%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
25%
12%

Hispanic
19%
56%

Black
2%
5%

White
30%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
24%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Marian Bergeson Elementary School?
479 students attend Marian Bergeson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Marian Bergeson Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 24% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marian Bergeson Elementary School?
Marian Bergeson Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Marian Bergeson Elementary School offer ?
Marian Bergeson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Marian Bergeson Elementary School part of?
Marian Bergeson Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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