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24842 Viejas Boulevard, Descanso, CA 91916-9757
Summary
Descanso Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 54th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 47.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 39.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 47.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 39.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,037/4,657 (56th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,264/4,657 (51st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 188 |
| Low-Income Students | 85 (45.2%) |
| English Learners | 11 (5.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 17.4 points from last year and fell 9.2 points over the full period. Math rose 1.0 points from last year and fell 12.7 points over the full period.
•Math -12.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 40.0% to 55.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 44% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-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 reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 48% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 21% to 21%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 27.8% to 45.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 49% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 0.5-point math income gap is narrower 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 Descanso Elementary compare within the district?
Descanso Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in Mountain Empire Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Descanso Elementary rank in California?
Descanso Elementary ranks No. 2,037 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,264 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 Descanso Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 45.2% meet the reading standard and 38.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Descanso Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Descanso Elementary is No. 59 in reading and No. 56 in math proficiency among the 116 K–6 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Descanso ElementaryThis school | 39.0% | 47.6% |
| Clover Flat Elementary | 16.2% | 27.7% |
| Potrero Elementary | 10.6% | 11.0% |
