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3330 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009-9319
Summary
Mission Estancia Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 88th percentile among comparable California schools.
76.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
67.7% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 76.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 67.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 405/4,657 (91st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 681/4,657 (85th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 355 |
| Low-Income Students | 45 (12.7%) |
| English Learners | 22 (6.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.5 points from last year and rose 4.2 points over the full period. Math rose 2.6 points from last year and fell 0.3 points over the full period.
•Math -0.3 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 72.4% to 81.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 40.1-point reading income gap is 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
25.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 78.2% of English-only students.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 85% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 36% to 83%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 56.3% to 88.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 37.0-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 70.5% of English-only students.
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 Mission Estancia Elementary compare within the district?
Mission Estancia Elementary is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 K–6 schools in Encinitas Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Mission Estancia Elementary rank in California?
Mission Estancia Elementary ranks No. 405 of 4,657 in reading and No. 681 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 Mission Estancia Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 7 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.9% meet the reading standard and 36.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Mission Estancia Elementary compare with other schools in Carlsbad?
Mission Estancia Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–6 schools in Carlsbad with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CarlsbadHow does Mission Estancia Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Mission Estancia Elementary is No. 16 in reading and No. 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Estancia ElementaryThis school | 67.7% | 76.3% |
| El Camino Creek Elementary | 85.5% | 84.2% |
| La Costa Heights Elementary | 74.4% | 77.0% |
