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653 Poinsettia Avenue, Vista, CA 92081-8113
Summary
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 68th percentile among comparable California schools.
54.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
51.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 54.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 51.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,552/4,657 (67th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,439/4,657 (69th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 579 |
| Low-Income Students | 402 (69.4%) |
| English Learners | 187 (32.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 10.9 points from last year and rose 8.6 points over the full period. Math rose 2.5 points from last year and rose 2.6 points over the full period.
•Math +2.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 50.0% to 56.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 34% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 66.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 46% to 68%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 49.4% to 55.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 31% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.3-point math income gap is slightly 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
25.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 58.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell 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 Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary compare within the district?
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in San Marcos Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary rank in California?
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary ranks No. 1,552 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,439 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 Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math among 10 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.7% meet the reading standard and 45.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary compare with other schools in Vista?
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in Vista with 2026 results.
Explore schools in VistaHow does Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary is tied for No. 95 in reading and No. 97 in math proficiency among the 237 K–5 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Joli Ann Leichtag ElementaryThis school | 51.8% | 54.3% |
| Carrillo Elementary | 66.1% | 67.4% |
| Discovery Elementary | 75.9% | 77.1% |
