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1060 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-2849
Summary
Paularino Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 46th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 44.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 32.2% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 44.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 32.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,261/4,657 (51st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,815/4,657 (40th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 371 |
| Low-Income Students | 264 (71.2%) |
| English Learners | 95 (25.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.7 points from last year and fell 1.3 points over the full period. Math fell 6.1 points from last year and fell 0.4 points over the full period.
•Math -0.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 36.1% to 47.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 49% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 34.6-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 54.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 50% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 36%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 22.2% to 45.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,815 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.9-point math income gap is about the same as the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 37.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 Paularino Elementary compare within the district?
Paularino Elementary is No. 15 in both reading and math proficiency among the 19 K–6 schools in Newport-Mesa Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Paularino Elementary rank in California?
Paularino Elementary ranks No. 2,261 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,815 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 Paularino Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 16 in both subjects among 18 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 33.9% meet the reading standard and 26.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Paularino Elementary compare with other schools in Costa Mesa?
Paularino Elementary is No. 7 in both reading and math proficiency among the 11 K–6 schools in Costa Mesa with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Costa MesaHow does Paularino Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Paularino Elementary is No. 157 in reading and No. 179 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paularino ElementaryThis school | 32.2% | 44.8% |
| Adams Elementary | 47.2% | 58.7% |
| California Elementary | 66.0% | 71.1% |
