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29851 Highlands Avenue, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-2008
Summary
Moulton Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 90th percentile among comparable California schools.
73.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
74.1% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 73.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 74.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 508/4,657 (89th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 436/4,657 (91st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 538 |
| Low-Income Students | 164 (30.5%) |
| English Learners | 43 (8.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.6 points from last year and rose 5.6 points over the full period. Math rose 3.7 points from last year and rose 4.8 points over the full period.
•Math +4.8 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 64.9% to 83.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
27.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 74.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 88% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 62% to 77%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 64.4% to 81.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
55.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 74.0% 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 1,832 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 Moulton Elementary compare within the district?
Moulton Elementary is No. 17 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 36 K–5 schools in Capistrano Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Moulton Elementary rank in California?
Moulton Elementary ranks No. 508 of 4,657 in reading and No. 436 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 Moulton Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 11 in reading and No. 9 in math among 36 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 61.6% meet the reading standard and 62.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Moulton Elementary compare with other schools in Laguna Niguel?
Moulton Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Laguna Niguel with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Laguna NiguelHow does Moulton Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Moulton Elementary is No. 40 in reading and tied for No. 32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moulton ElementaryThis school | 74.1% | 73.9% |
| George White Elementary | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| Hidden Hills Elementary | 38.1% | 41.2% |
