Pacific Rim Elementary School
Pacific Rim Elementary School serves 824 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Pacific Rim Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (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 95% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Pacific Rim Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
Pacific Rim Elementary School's student population of 824 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 824 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pacific Rim Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% 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 Pacific Rim Elementary School is 0.52, 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 | #16 out of 9602 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 93% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 67% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Carlsbad Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pacific Rim Elementary School is Sage Creek High School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Aviara Oaks Middle School (1.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Carlsbad Aviara Oaks Middle School Math: 74% | Reading: 80%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 1,106 student10
1.6 miles
6880 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6100 1.6 6-8 1,106 - Carlsbad Aviara Oaks Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 88%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 650 students10
1.8 miles
6900 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6000 1.8 K-5 650 - Encinitas Capri Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 70%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 710 students10
2.6 miles
941 Capri Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4360 2.6 K-6 710 - Carlsbad Kelly Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 443 students10
2.7 miles
4885 Kelly Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5800 2.7 K-5 443 - Carlsbad Poinsettia Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 529 students10
2.9 miles
2445 Mica Rd.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6500 2.9 K-5 529
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