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La Costa Heights Elementary School vs. Mission Estancia Elementary School

Should you attend La Costa Heights Elementary School or Mission Estancia Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
La Costa Heights Elementary School
3035 Levante St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Mission Estancia Elementary School
3330 Calle Barcelona
Carlsbad, CA 92009
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

La Costa Heights Elementary School ranks 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Mission Estancia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 593 students in grades Kindergarten-6, La Costa Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 376 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mission Estancia Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
593 students
376 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at La Costa Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mission Estancia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at La Costa Heights Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mission Estancia Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at La Costa Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mission Estancia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at La Costa Heights Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mission Estancia Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#723 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#1051 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of La Costa Heights Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mission Estancia Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Top 10% in CA)
66%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Costa Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mission Estancia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
74%
(Top 10% in CA)
69%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Costa Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mission Estancia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in CA)
40-49%
(Top 30% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of La Costa Heights Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mission Estancia Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
72
42
Grade 1 Students
81
35
Grade 2 Students
67
51
Grade 3 Students
96
65
Grade 4 Students
95
61
Grade 5 Students
84
52
Grade 6 Students
98
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at La Costa Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mission Estancia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at La Costa Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mission Estancia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at La Costa Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mission Estancia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at La Costa Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mission Estancia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
68%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at La Costa Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mission Estancia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at La Costa Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at La Costa Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mission Estancia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of La Costa Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mission Estancia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at La Costa Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mission Estancia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at La Costa Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mission Estancia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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