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21001 Rancho Trabuco, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-3444
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 79th percentile among comparable California schools.
63.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
62.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 63.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 62.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,021/4,657 (78th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 906/4,657 (81st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 28:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 950 |
| Low-Income Students | 264 (27.8%) |
| English Learners | 65 (6.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.4 points from last year and rose 2.2 points over the full period. Math rose 2.6 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
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 58.0% to 68.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.1-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 63.7% 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 76% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 43% to 72%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 56.1% to 67.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.7-point math income gap is slightly 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
26.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 63.5% 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 Melinda Heights Elementary compare within the district?
Melinda Heights Elementary is No. 7 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 Melinda Heights Elementary rank in California?
Melinda Heights Elementary ranks No. 1,021 of 4,657 in reading and No. 906 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 Melinda Heights Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 8 in reading and No. 7 in math among 21 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 49.7% meet the reading standard and 49.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Melinda Heights Elementary compare with other schools in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Melinda Heights Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in Rancho Santa Margarita with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Rancho Santa MargaritaHow does Melinda Heights Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Melinda Heights Elementary is No. 80 in reading and No. 72 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Melinda Heights ElementaryThis school | 62.4% | 63.4% |
| Cielo Vista Elementary | 38.4% | 41.5% |
| Trabuco Mesa Elementary | 66.7% | 71.1% |
