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4100 Tamarack Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008-7101
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
65.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
67.8% of students met California's math standard and is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 65.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 67.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 941/4,657 (80th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 678/4,657 (85th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 441 |
| Low-Income Students | 200 (45.4%) |
| English Learners | 39 (8.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.4 points from last year and fell 1.3 points over the full period. Math rose 4.8 points from last year and rose 10.8 points over the full period.
•Math +10.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 55.3% to 73.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 34.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 73.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 92% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 39% to 83%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 59.4% to 76.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 41.1-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 77.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•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 Calavera Hills Elementary compare within the district?
Calavera Hills Elementary is No. 8 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 K–5 schools in Carlsbad Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Calavera Hills Elementary rank in California?
Calavera Hills Elementary ranks No. 941 of 4,657 in reading and No. 678 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 Calavera Hills Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 8 in both subjects among 9 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.6% meet the reading standard and 42.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Calavera Hills Elementary compare with other schools in Carlsbad?
Calavera Hills Elementary is No. 10 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Carlsbad with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CarlsbadHow does Calavera Hills Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Calavera Hills Elementary is No. 67 in reading and No. 54 in math proficiency among the 237 K–5 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Calavera Hills ElementaryThis school | 67.8% | 65.0% |
| Aviara Oaks Elementary | 80.4% | 82.8% |
| Buena Vista Elementary | 76.9% | 76.1% |
