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2515 Rawlings Way, Tustin, CA 92782-5111
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 88th percentile among comparable California schools.
68.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
75.7% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 75.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 723/4,657 (84th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 380/4,657 (92nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 345 |
| Low-Income Students | 112 (32.5%) |
| English Learners | 24 (7.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.6 points from last year and rose 4.4 points over the full period. Math rose 2.0 points from last year and rose 9.2 points over the full period.
•Math +9.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 66.7% to 70.2% 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 16.6-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
14.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 72.9% of English-only students.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 89% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 70% to 79%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 71.4% to 77.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.2-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
35.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 78.2% 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 Ladera Elementary compare within the district?
Ladera Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 13 K–5 schools in Tustin Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ladera Elementary rank in California?
Ladera Elementary ranks No. 723 of 4,657 in reading and No. 380 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 Ladera Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in reading and No. 3 in math among 13 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 57.5% meet the reading standard and 64.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ladera Elementary compare with other schools in Tustin?
Ladera Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Tustin with 2026 results.
Explore schools in TustinHow does Ladera Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Ladera Elementary is No. 51 in reading and No. 30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ladera ElementaryThis school | 75.7% | 68.9% |
| Barbara Benson Elementary | 44.7% | 38.6% |
| Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary | 45.5% | 48.4% |
