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2875 Poinsettia Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92009-3041
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
67.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
66.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 67.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 66.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 810/4,657 (83rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 744/4,657 (84th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 725 |
| Low-Income Students | 164 (22.6%) |
| English Learners | 46 (6.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.3 points from last year and rose 3.1 points over the full period. Math fell 4.9 points from last year and rose 0.7 points over the full period.
•Math +0.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 61.7% to 71.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 18% 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
6.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 70.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 81% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 47% to 78%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 52.2% to 78.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.7-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
12.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 67.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 Carrillo Elementary compare within the district?
Carrillo Elementary is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in San Marcos Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Carrillo Elementary rank in California?
Carrillo Elementary ranks No. 810 of 4,657 in reading and No. 744 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 Carrillo Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 8 in reading and No. 6 in math among 10 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.4% meet the reading standard and 41.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Carrillo Elementary compare with other schools in Carlsbad?
Carrillo Elementary is No. 9 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Carlsbad with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CarlsbadHow does Carrillo Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Carrillo Elementary is No. 57 in reading and No. 60 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carrillo ElementaryThis school | 66.1% | 67.4% |
| La Costa Meadows Elementary | 72.8% | 70.8% |
| Discovery Elementary | 75.9% | 77.1% |
