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Del Cerro Elementary School vs. De Portola Elementary School

Should I attend Del Cerro Elementary School or De Portola Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Del Cerro Elementary School
24382 Regina St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
De Portola Elementary School
27031 Preciados Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Del Cerro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Del Cerro Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-6, De Portola Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
377 students
537 students
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% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
53% | 47%
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
21 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
26:1
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Test Scores

57%
(18-19 School Year Data)
75%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Del Cerro Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of De Portola Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
60%
(18-19 School Year Data)
81%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Del Cerro Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of De Portola Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart display the students of De Portola Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
48
84
Grade 1 Students
43
78
Grade 2 Students
58
77
Grade 3 Students
40
82
Grade 4 Students
54
72
Grade 5 Students
65
82
Grade 6 Students
69
62

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
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% Asian
12%
13%
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% Hispanic
30%
17%
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% Black
1%
n/a
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% White
42%
56%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
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% Two or more races
15%
14%
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0.70
0.63
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This chart display the diversity score of De Portola Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
12%
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This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in De Portola Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
(19-20 School Year Data)
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This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in De Portola Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
 
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