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19422 Saddleback Ranch Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679-1177
Summary
Portola Hills Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 92nd percentile among comparable California schools.
78.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
74.2% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 78.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 74.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 292/4,657 (94th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 430/4,657 (91st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 809 |
| Low-Income Students | 161 (19.9%) |
| English Learners | 48 (5.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.5 points from last year and rose 3.3 points over the full period. Math fell 2.0 points from last year and rose 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math +1.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 70.9% to 89.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.9-point reading income gap is about the same as the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
26.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 80.8% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 62% to 79%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 60.3% to 80.9% 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 18.1-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 75.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
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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 Portola Hills Elementary compare within the district?
Portola Hills Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 21 K–6 schools in Saddleback Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Portola Hills Elementary rank in California?
Portola Hills Elementary ranks No. 292 of 4,657 in reading and No. 430 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 Portola Hills Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 21 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 64.5% meet the reading standard and 59.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Portola Hills Elementary compare with other schools in Trabuco Canyon?
Portola Hills Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in Trabuco Canyon with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Trabuco CanyonHow does Portola Hills Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Portola Hills Elementary is No. 25 in reading and No. 29 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Portola Hills ElementaryThis school | 74.2% | 78.7% |
| Robinson Elementary | 64.3% | 64.3% |
| Trabuco Elementary | 43.1% | 48.3% |
