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John Malcom Elementary School

32261 Charles Ave.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 548 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Malcom Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 548 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

John Malcom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
John Malcom Elementary School's student population of 548 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
548 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
John Malcom Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Malcom Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1279 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of John Malcom Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John Malcom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Malcom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of John Malcom Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in John Malcom Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in John Malcom Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in John Malcom Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
69%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in John Malcom Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in John Malcom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in John Malcom Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of John Malcom Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John Malcom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John Malcom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Malcom Elementary School's ranking?
John Malcom Elementary School is ranked #1279 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Malcom Elementary School often compared to?
John Malcom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George White Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Malcom Elementary School?
548 students attend John Malcom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of John Malcom Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Malcom Elementary School?
John Malcom Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does John Malcom Elementary School offer ?
John Malcom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Malcom Elementary School part of?
John Malcom Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 548 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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