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2005 Knollcrest, Irvine, CA 92603-1600
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 82nd percentile among comparable California schools.
69.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
60.3% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 69.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 60.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 691/4,657 (85th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 995/4,657 (79th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 30:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 770 |
| Low-Income Students | 196 (25.5%) |
| English Learners | 175 (22.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.8 points from last year and rose 6.1 points over the full period. Math fell 5.6 points from last year and fell 1.8 points over the full period.
•Math -1.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 64.6% to 74.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
32.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 76.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 79% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 44% to 75%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 57.8% to 65.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.2-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
35.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 63.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Alderwood Elementary compare within the district?
Alderwood Elementary is No. 18 in reading and No. 20 in math proficiency among the 24 K–6 schools in Irvine Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Alderwood Elementary rank in California?
Alderwood Elementary ranks No. 691 of 4,657 in reading and No. 995 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Alderwood Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 11 in reading and No. 17 in math among 24 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 60.7% meet the reading standard and 44.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Alderwood Elementary compare with other schools in Irvine?
Alderwood Elementary is No. 18 in reading and No. 20 in math proficiency among the 24 K–6 schools in Irvine with 2026 results.
Explore schools in IrvineHow does Alderwood Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Alderwood Elementary is No. 66 in reading and No. 80 in math proficiency among the 236 K–6 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Alderwood ElementaryThis school | 60.3% | 69.7% |
| Bonita Canyon Elementary | 81.1% | 82.2% |
| Brywood Elementary | 75.1% | 75.8% |
