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14125 Cuca Street, San Diego, CA 92129-1852
Summary
Los Penasquitos Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 84th percentile among comparable California schools.
72.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
63.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 72.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 63.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 590/4,657 (87th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 868/4,657 (81st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 634 |
| Low-Income Students | 239 (37.7%) |
| English Learners | 154 (24.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.0 points from last year and fell 1.2 points over the full period. Math fell 6.4 points from last year and fell 6.1 points over the full period.
•Math -6.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 68.8% to 75.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.7-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
24.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 78.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
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Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 81% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 36% to 67%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 56.9% to 66.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.4-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
20.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 68.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 Los Penasquitos Elementary compare within the district?
Los Penasquitos Elementary is No. 15 in reading and No. 20 in math proficiency among the 25 K–5 schools in Poway Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Los Penasquitos Elementary rank in California?
Los Penasquitos Elementary ranks No. 590 of 4,657 in reading and No. 868 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 Los Penasquitos Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 13 in reading and No. 17 in math among 24 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.3% meet the reading standard and 41.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Los Penasquitos Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Los Penasquitos Elementary is No. 25 in reading and No. 45 in math proficiency among the 122 K–5 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Los Penasquitos Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Los Penasquitos Elementary is No. 43 in reading and No. 71 in math proficiency among the 237 K–5 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Los Penasquitos ElementaryThis school | 63.1% | 72.1% |
| Adobe Bluffs Elementary | 87.4% | 85.2% |
| Canyon View Elementary | 80.9% | 75.6% |
