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32261 Charles Avenue, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-4258
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 85th percentile among comparable California schools.
69.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
68.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 69.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 68.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 718/4,657 (85th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 662/4,657 (86th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 553 |
| Low-Income Students | 141 (25.5%) |
| English Learners | 22 (4.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.7 points from last year and rose 1.8 points over the full period. Math rose 2.2 points from last year and rose 6.0 points over the full period.
•Math +6.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 59.3% to 74.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.5-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
18.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 70.4% of English-only students.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 71% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 59% to 70%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 58.1% to 76.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 69.5% of English-only students.
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 John Malcom Elementary compare within the district?
John Malcom Elementary is No. 19 in reading and No. 21 in math proficiency among the 36 K–5 schools in Capistrano Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John Malcom Elementary rank in California?
John Malcom Elementary ranks No. 718 of 4,657 in reading and No. 662 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 John Malcom Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank tied for No. 23 in reading and No. 18 in math among 36 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 50.0% meet the reading standard and 54.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John Malcom Elementary compare with other schools in Laguna Niguel?
John Malcom Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Laguna Niguel with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Laguna NiguelHow does John Malcom Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
John Malcom Elementary is No. 49 in reading and No. 50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| John Malcom ElementaryThis school | 68.2% | 69.0% |
| George White Elementary | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| Hidden Hills Elementary | 38.1% | 41.2% |
