Wagon Wheel Elementary School
Tel:
(949) 589-1953
- Wagon Wheel Elementary School serves 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Wagon Wheel Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Wagon Wheel Elementary School places 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 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Wagon Wheel Elementary School's student population of 426 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 426 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Wagon Wheel Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Wagon Wheel Elementary School is 0.47, 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 Testing Rank | #502 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 71% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Capistrano Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wagon Wheel Elementary School is Tesoro High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Las Flores Middle School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Las Flores Elementary School (2.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rancho Santa Margarita Tesoro High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,583 students
1.2 miles
1 Tesoro Creek Rd.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5310 1.2 9-12 2,583 - Rancho Santa Margarita Las Flores Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 633 students
2.1 miles
25862 Antonio Pkwy.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6935 2.1 K-5 633 - Rancho Santa Margarita Las Flores Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 935 students
2.1 miles
25862 Antonio Pkwy.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6543 2.1 6-8 935 - Ladera Ranch Chaparral Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 795 students
2.8 miles
29001 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5349 2.8 K-5 795 - Rancho Santa Margarita Arroyo Vista Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 560 students
3.1 miles
23371 Arroyo Vista
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5951 3.1 K-5 560
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