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25422 Chapparosa Park Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-5715
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 77th percentile among comparable California schools.
60.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
62.5% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 62.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,201/4,657 (74th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 902/4,657 (81st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 378 |
| Low-Income Students | 137 (36.2%) |
| English Learners | 50 (13.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 8.7 points from last year and rose 1.4 points over the full period. Math fell 3.3 points from last year and rose 0.1 points over the full period.
•Math +0.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 47.1% to 72.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 42.4-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
14.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 63.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 69% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 45% to 68%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 52.7% to 71.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.1-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
23.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 66.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 George White Elementary compare within the district?
George White Elementary is No. 25 in reading and No. 24 in math proficiency among the 36 K–5 schools in Capistrano Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does George White Elementary rank in California?
George White Elementary ranks No. 1,201 of 4,657 in reading and No. 902 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 George White Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 32 in reading and No. 26 in math among 36 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 31.5% meet the reading standard and 41.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does George White Elementary compare with other schools in Laguna Niguel?
George White Elementary is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Laguna Niguel with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Laguna NiguelHow does George White Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
George White Elementary is No. 63 in reading and No. 59 in math proficiency among the 125 K–5 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| George White ElementaryThis school | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| Hidden Hills Elementary | 38.1% | 41.2% |
| John Malcom Elementary | 68.2% | 69.0% |
