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3232 California Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-2231
Summary
California Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 85th percentile among comparable California schools.
71.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
66.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 71.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 66.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 634/4,657 (86th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 748/4,657 (84th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 373 |
| Low-Income Students | 156 (41.8%) |
| English Learners | 19 (5.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.3 points from last year and rose 5.3 points over the full period. Math rose 4.0 points from last year and rose 11.3 points over the full period.
•Math +11.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 67.9% to 73.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.3-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 76% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 52% to 69%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 58.7% to 71.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.4-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 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 1,479 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 California Elementary compare within the district?
California Elementary is No. 8 in both reading and math proficiency among the 19 K–6 schools in Newport-Mesa Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does California Elementary rank in California?
California Elementary ranks No. 634 of 4,657 in reading and No. 748 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 California Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in reading and No. 8 in math among 18 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 57.5% meet the reading standard and 55.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does California Elementary compare with other schools in Costa Mesa?
California Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 11 K–6 schools in Costa Mesa with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Costa MesaHow does California Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
California Elementary is No. 56 in reading and No. 59 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 |
|---|---|---|
| California ElementaryThis school | 66.0% | 71.1% |
| Adams Elementary | 47.2% | 58.7% |
| College Park Elementary | 31.8% | 40.2% |
