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3035 Levante Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009-8331
Summary
La Costa Heights Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 92nd percentile among comparable California schools.
77.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
74.4% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 77.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 74.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 366/4,657 (92nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 423/4,657 (91st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 552 |
| Low-Income Students | 80 (14.5%) |
| English Learners | 11 (2.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.6 points from last year and fell 5.2 points over the full period. Math rose 0.1 points from last year and rose 0.3 points over the full period.
•Math +0.3 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 71.6% to 88.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.2-point reading income gap is narrower 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 91% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 69% to 75%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 70.0% to 79.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.7-point math income gap is narrower 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 La Costa Heights Elementary compare within the district?
La Costa Heights Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 9 K–6 schools in Encinitas Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does La Costa Heights Elementary rank in California?
La Costa Heights Elementary ranks No. 366 of 4,657 in reading and No. 423 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 La Costa Heights Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 7 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 63.0% meet the reading standard and 60.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does La Costa Heights Elementary compare with other schools in Carlsbad?
La Costa Heights Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–6 schools in Carlsbad with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CarlsbadHow does La Costa Heights Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
La Costa Heights Elementary is No. 15 in reading and No. 14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| La Costa Heights ElementaryThis school | 74.4% | 77.0% |
| El Camino Creek Elementary | 85.5% | 84.2% |
| Mission Estancia Elementary | 67.7% | 76.3% |
