Trabuco Mesa Elementary School vs. Melinda Heights Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Trabuco Mesa Elementary School
21301 Avenida De Los Flores
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Rating
: 9/
Top 20%10
Melinda Heights Elementary School
21001 Rancho Trabuco
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Rating
: 9/
Top 20%10
Top Rankings
Trabuco Mesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Melinda Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 686 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Trabuco Mesa Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 978 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Melinda Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
686 students
978 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
26:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
72%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
106
146
Grade 1 Students
86
124
Grade 2 Students
112
139
Grade 3 Students
92
160
Grade 4 Students
98
135
Grade 5 Students
89
138
Grade 6 Students
103
136
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
12%
% Hispanic
28%
24%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
47%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
12%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%