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23371 Arroyo Vista, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-4906
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 85th percentile among comparable California schools.
66.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending down.
70.8% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 66.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 70.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 841/4,657 (82nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 543/4,657 (88th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 508 |
| Low-Income Students | 142 (28.0%) |
| English Learners | 20 (3.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.7 points from last year and fell 4.6 points over the full period. Math rose 4.0 points from last year and rose 8.1 points over the full period.
•Math +8.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 62.7% to 71.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 78% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 54% to 75%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 65.6% to 75.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Arroyo Vista Elementary compare within the district?
Arroyo Vista Elementary is No. 22 in reading and No. 16 in math proficiency among the 36 K–5 schools in Capistrano Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Arroyo Vista Elementary rank in California?
Arroyo Vista Elementary ranks No. 841 of 4,657 in reading and No. 543 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 Arroyo Vista Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 18 in reading and No. 8 in math among 36 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.4% meet the reading standard and 63.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Arroyo Vista Elementary compare with other schools in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Arroyo Vista Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Rancho Santa Margarita with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Rancho Santa MargaritaHow does Arroyo Vista Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Arroyo Vista Elementary is No. 57 in reading and No. 42 in math proficiency among the 125 K–5 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Vista ElementaryThis school | 70.8% | 66.8% |
| Las Flores Elementary | 77.5% | 80.0% |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary | 76.8% | 75.0% |
