Pacific Rim Elementary School
Tel:
(760)331-6200
- Pacific Rim Elementary School serves 831 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 91% (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 94% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Pacific Rim Elementary School's student population of 831 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 831 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pacific Rim Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has decreased from 32:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pacific Rim Elementary School is 0.51, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #35 out of 9,595 schools (Top 1%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 94% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 68% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Carlsbad Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Aviara Oaks Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Aviara Oaks Middle School (1.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Carlsbad Aviara Oaks Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1122 students
1.6 miles
6880 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-6100 1.6 6-8 1122 - Carlsbad Aviara Oaks Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 677 students
1.8 miles
6900 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-6000 1.8 K-5 677 - Encinitas Capri Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 706 students
2.6 miles
941 Capri Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760)944-4360 2.6 K-6 706 - Carlsbad Kelly Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 440 students
2.7 miles
4885 Kelly Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-5800 2.7 K-5 440 - Carlsbad Poinsettia Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 568 students
2.9 miles
2445 Mica Rd.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-6500 2.9 K-5 568
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