Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Santa Margarita 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 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 284 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Santa Margarita 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 Santa Margarita Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Margarita Elementary School?
284 students attend Santa Margarita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Santa Margarita Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Margarita Elementary School?
Santa Margarita Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Margarita Elementary School offer ?
Santa Margarita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Santa Margarita Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 284 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
