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25350 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630-3599
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 78th percentile among comparable California schools.
62.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
60.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 62.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 60.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,044/4,657 (78th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 981/4,657 (79th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 554 |
| Low-Income Students | 207 (37.4%) |
| English Learners | 48 (8.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.2 points from last year and rose 2.2 points over the full period. Math rose 1.6 points from last year and rose 2.5 points over the full period.
•Math +2.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 52.7% to 67.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.3-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
20.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 65.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 38% to 81%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 55.1% to 70.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.6-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
20.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 64.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 Madera Elementary compare within the district?
La Madera Elementary is No. 9 in both reading and math proficiency among the 21 K–6 schools in Saddleback Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does La Madera Elementary rank in California?
La Madera Elementary ranks No. 1,044 of 4,657 in reading and No. 981 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 Madera Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 9 in reading and No. 11 in math among 21 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 49.1% meet the reading standard and 40.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does La Madera Elementary compare with other schools in Lake Forest?
La Madera Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–6 schools in Lake Forest with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Lake ForestHow does La Madera Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
La Madera Elementary is No. 83 in reading and No. 78 in math proficiency among the 236 K–6 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| La Madera ElementaryThis school | 60.6% | 62.8% |
| Lake Forest Elementary | 47.4% | 49.3% |
| Olivewood Elementary | 25.8% | 28.3% |
