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29292 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-1861
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 89th percentile among comparable California schools.
65.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
61.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 65.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 61.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 224/1,734 (87th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 153/1,735 (91st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 780 |
| Low-Income Students | 105 (13.5%) |
| English Learners | 18 (2.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.0 points from last year and fell 2.6 points over the full period. Math rose 5.1 points from last year and rose 4.4 points over the full period.
•Math +4.4 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 53.0% to 75.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.0-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 92% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 56% to 67%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 47.5% to 76.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.3-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened 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 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Community Roots Academy compare within the district?
Community Roots Academy is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Capistrano Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Community Roots Academy rank in California?
Community Roots Academy ranks No. 224 of 1,734 in reading and No. 153 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Community Roots Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.3% meet the reading standard and 37.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Community Roots Academy compare with other schools in Orange County?
Community Roots Academy is No. 12 in both reading and math proficiency among the 25 K–8 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Community Roots AcademyThis school | 61.0% | 65.7% |
| Journey | 43.7% | 58.6% |
