Serving 640 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 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Trabuco Mesa Elementary serves a central zone in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, covering approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within this area can typically reach the school within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge being about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trabuco Mesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Trabuco Mesa Elementary School's student population of 640 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
640 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Trabuco Mesa Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trabuco Mesa Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1042 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
44%
20%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trabuco Mesa Elementary School's ranking?
Trabuco Mesa Elementary School is ranked #1042 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Trabuco Mesa Elementary School often compared to?
Trabuco Mesa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cielo Vista Elementary School, Robinson Elementary School, Melinda Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Trabuco Mesa Elementary School?
640 students attend Trabuco Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Trabuco Mesa Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Trabuco Mesa Elementary School?
Trabuco Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Trabuco Mesa Elementary School offer ?
Trabuco Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Trabuco Mesa Elementary School part of?
Trabuco Mesa Elementary School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
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