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7885 Paseo Aliso, Carlsbad, CA 92009-9028
Summary
El Camino Creek Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 98th percentile among comparable California schools.
84.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
85.5% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 84.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 85.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 102/4,657 (98th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 85/4,657 (98th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 409 |
| Low-Income Students | 21 (5.1%) |
| English Learners | 6 (1.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.2 points from last year and fell 0.6 points over the full period. Math rose 0.3 points from last year and rose 5.0 points over the full period.
•Math +5.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 76.0% to 87.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.0-point reading income gap is slightly 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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 86% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 73% to 86%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 79.3% to 89.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.3-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 17.5-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 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 El Camino Creek Elementary compare within the district?
El Camino Creek Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 K–6 schools in Encinitas Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does El Camino Creek Elementary rank in California?
El Camino Creek Elementary ranks No. 102 of 4,657 in reading and No. 85 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does El Camino Creek Elementary compare with other schools in Carlsbad?
El Camino Creek Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–6 schools in Carlsbad with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CarlsbadHow does El Camino Creek Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
El Camino Creek Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| El Camino Creek ElementaryThis school | 85.5% | 84.2% |
| La Costa Heights Elementary | 74.4% | 77.0% |
| Mission Estancia Elementary | 67.7% | 76.3% |
