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21801 Pittsford Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630-7518
Summary
Lake Forest Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 61st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 49.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is holding steady.
Math is weaker: 47.4% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 49.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 47.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,900/4,657 (59th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,689/4,657 (64th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 640 |
| Low-Income Students | 354 (55.3%) |
| English Learners | 128 (20.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.8 points from last year and fell 0.4 points over the full period. Math rose 3.0 points from last year and rose 0.1 points over the full period.
•Math +0.1 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 47.4% to 53.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 41% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.0-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.4% 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
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 86% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 27% to 74%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 42.5% to 55.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.4-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
11.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 56.6% 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 Lake Forest Elementary compare within the district?
Lake Forest Elementary is No. 13 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 Lake Forest Elementary rank in California?
Lake Forest Elementary ranks No. 1,900 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,689 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 Lake Forest Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 12 in reading and No. 13 in math among 21 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 38.0% meet the reading standard and 35.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Lake Forest Elementary compare with other schools in Lake Forest?
Lake Forest Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–6 schools in Lake Forest with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Lake ForestHow does Lake Forest Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Lake Forest Elementary is No. 146 in reading and No. 130 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest ElementaryThis school | 47.4% | 49.3% |
| La Madera Elementary | 60.6% | 62.8% |
| Olivewood Elementary | 25.8% | 28.3% |
