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31642 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2616
Summary
San Juan Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 38th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 35.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 34.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 35.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 34.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,141/4,657 (33rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,647/4,657 (43rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 662 |
| Low-Income Students | 488 (73.7%) |
| English Learners | 317 (47.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.8 points from last year and rose 13.7 points over the full period. Math rose 4.6 points from last year and rose 11.0 points over the full period.
•Math +11.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 27.6% to 41.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,141 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.3-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 60.7% 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 74% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 27% to 55%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.7% to 40.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,647 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.1-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 56.3% of English-only students. The gap widened 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 San Juan Elementary compare within the district?
San Juan Elementary is No. 35 in reading and No. 34 in math proficiency among the 36 K–5 schools in Capistrano Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does San Juan Elementary rank in California?
San Juan Elementary ranks No. 3,141 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,647 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 San Juan Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 36 in both subjects among 36 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 25.6% meet the reading standard and 24.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does San Juan Elementary compare with other schools in San Juan Capistrano?
San Juan Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 4 K–5 schools in San Juan Capistrano with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Juan CapistranoHow does San Juan Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
San Juan Elementary is No. 100 in reading and No. 90 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 |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan ElementaryThis school | 34.2% | 35.2% |
| Del Obispo Elementary | 31.0% | 39.4% |
| Harold Ambuehl Elementary | 59.4% | 61.2% |
