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23072 Avenida Empresa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-8533
Summary
Tijeras Creek Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 91st percentile among comparable California schools.
75.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
76.8% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 75.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 76.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 456/4,657 (90th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 340/4,657 (93rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 315 |
| Low-Income Students | 68 (21.6%) |
| English Learners | 22 (7.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.2 points from last year and rose 7.2 points over the full period. Math rose 8.3 points from last year and rose 8.9 points over the full period.
•Math +8.9 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 73.6% to 76.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
69.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 75.6% 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 63% to 82%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 72.3% to 79.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
76.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 76.3% 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 Tijeras Creek Elementary compare within the district?
Tijeras Creek Elementary is No. 15 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 36 K–5 schools in Capistrano Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Tijeras Creek Elementary rank in California?
Tijeras Creek Elementary ranks No. 456 of 4,657 in reading and No. 340 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 Tijeras Creek Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in both subjects among 36 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 69.8% meet the reading standard and 67.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Tijeras Creek Elementary compare with other schools in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Tijeras Creek Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Rancho Santa Margarita with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Rancho Santa MargaritaHow does Tijeras Creek Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Tijeras Creek Elementary is No. 35 in reading and No. 27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tijeras Creek ElementaryThis school | 76.8% | 75.0% |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary | 70.8% | 66.8% |
| Las Flores Elementary | 77.5% | 80.0% |
