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Email BoardLa Paloma Elementary
300 Heald Lane, Fallbrook, CA 92028-2108
Summary
La Paloma Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 86th percentile among comparable California schools.
73.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
65.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 73.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 65.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 545/4,657 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 767/4,657 (84th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 499 |
| Low-Income Students | 392 (78.6%) |
| English Learners | 154 (30.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.6 points from last year and rose 10.4 points over the full period. Math rose 12.6 points from last year and rose 12.1 points over the full period.
•Math +12.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 59.7% to 85.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.7-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
40.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 78.2% 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 82% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 59% to 76%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 61.8% to 70.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.3-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
33.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 71.5% of English-only students. The gap widened 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 Paloma Elementary compare within the district?
La Paloma Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Fallbrook Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does La Paloma Elementary rank in California?
La Paloma Elementary ranks No. 545 of 4,657 in reading and No. 767 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 Paloma Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 5 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 70.5% meet the reading standard and 60.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does La Paloma Elementary compare with other schools in Fallbrook?
La Paloma Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Fallbrook with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FallbrookHow does La Paloma Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
La Paloma Elementary is No. 19 in reading and No. 20 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 Paloma ElementaryThis school | 65.5% | 73.0% |
| Fallbrook STEM Academy | 47.9% | 52.2% |
| Live Oak Elementary | 47.0% | 53.1% |
