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Email BoardVista del Mar Elementary
1130 Avenue Talega, San Clemente, CA 92673
Summary
Vista del Mar Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 93rd percentile among comparable California schools.
81.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
72.9% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 81.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 72.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 195/4,657 (96th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 475/4,657 (90th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 692 |
| Low-Income Students | 101 (14.6%) |
| English Learners | 17 (2.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.5 points from last year and rose 1.2 points over the full period. Math fell 2.8 points from last year and rose 1.5 points over the full period.
•Math +1.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 76.4% to 87.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.7-point reading income gap is narrower 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
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 79% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 49% to 75%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 68.0% to 76.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 33.3-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
9.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 75.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 Vista del Mar Elementary compare within the district?
Vista del Mar Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 15 in math proficiency among the 36 K–5 schools in Capistrano Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Vista del Mar Elementary rank in California?
Vista del Mar Elementary ranks No. 195 of 4,657 in reading and No. 475 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 Vista del Mar Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 8 in reading and No. 25 in math among 36 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 65.6% meet the reading standard and 45.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Vista del Mar Elementary compare with other schools in San Clemente?
Vista del Mar Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 6 K–5 schools in San Clemente with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San ClementeHow does Vista del Mar Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Vista del Mar Elementary is No. 13 in reading and No. 38 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vista del Mar ElementaryThis school | 72.9% | 81.2% |
| Clarence Lobo Elementary | 36.0% | 36.3% |
| Concordia Elementary | 70.7% | 76.5% |
