Pacific Rim Elementary School
Tel:
(760)331-6200
- Pacific Rim Elementary School serves 824 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.
- 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 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 77%.
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 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has decreased from 29:1 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #19 out of 9584 schools (Top 1%) | |
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| 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% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 68% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Carlsbad Aviara Oaks Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1106 students
1.6 miles
6880 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-6100 1.6 6-8 1106 - Carlsbad Aviara Oaks Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 650 students
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6900 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-6000 1.8 K-5 650 - Encinitas Capri Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 710 students
2.6 miles
941 Capri Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760)944-4360 2.6 K-6 710 - Carlsbad Kelly Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 443 students
2.7 miles
4885 Kelly Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-5800 2.7 K-5 443 - Carlsbad Poinsettia Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 529 students
2.9 miles
2445 Mica Rd.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-6500 2.9 K-5 529
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