Oso Grande Elementary School
Oso Grande Elementary School serves 1,137 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Oso Grande Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (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 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Oso Grande 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 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Oso Grande Elementary School's student population of 1,137 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,137 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oso Grande 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 Oso Grande Elementary School is 0.49, 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 | #508 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 31:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 70% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Capistrano Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oso Grande Elementary School is Capistrano Valley High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ladera Ranch Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ladera Ranch Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ladera Ranch Ladera Ranch Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 769 students10
0.5 miles
29551 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5915 0.5 K-5 769 - Ladera Ranch Ladera Ranch Middle School Math: 75% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 1,533 student10
0.5 miles
29551 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5922 0.5 6-8 1,533 - Ladera Ranch Chaparral Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 795 students10
1.2 miles
29001 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5349 1.2 K-5 795 - Mission Viejo Capistrano Valley High School Math: 42% | Reading: 67%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,105 students10
1.9 miles
26301 Via Escolar
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-6100 1.9 9-12 2,105 - Mission Viejo Carl Hankey Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 385 students10
1.9 miles
27252 Nubles St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 234-5315 1.9 K-5 385
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