Grade Trends

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA public schools

8 public schools. Tick schools to compare their trends.

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Arroyo Vista Elementary
Grades K–5 · Capistrano Unified
71%
+29 vs state
67%
+20 vs state
50%
+15 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 66% in 2022-23 → 63% in 2025-26 28% 508 White 56%
Arroyo Vista Middle
Grades 6–8 · Capistrano Unified
68%
+31 vs state
79%
+29 vs state
76%
+40 vs state
8% Average of math, English and science: 66% in 2022-23 → 74% in 2025-26 20% 329 White 60%
Cielo Vista Elementary
Grades K–6 · Saddleback Valley Unified
38%
−3 vs state
42%
−5 vs state
42%
+7 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 38% in 2022-23 → 41% in 2025-26 65% 487 Hispanic 59%
Las Flores Elementary
Grades K–5 · Capistrano Unified
78%
+36 vs state
80%
+33 vs state
69%
+34 vs state
9% Average of math, English and science: 67% in 2022-23 → 76% in 2025-26 27% 328 White 52%
Melinda Heights Elementary
Grades K–6 · Saddleback Valley Unified
62%
+22 vs state
63%
+17 vs state
61%
+26 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 61% in 2022-23 → 62% in 2025-26 28% 950 White 51%
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
Grades 7–8 · Saddleback Valley Unified
58%
+21 vs state
62%
+12 vs state
54%
+19 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 62% in 2022-23 → 58% in 2025-26 29% 1,153 White 46%
Tijeras Creek Elementary
Grades K–5 · Capistrano Unified
77%
+35 vs state
75%
+29 vs state
72%
+37 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 73% in 2022-23 → 75% in 2025-26 22% 315 White 51%
Trabuco Mesa Elementary
Grades K–6 · Saddleback Valley Unified
67%
+26 vs state
71%
+24 vs state
56%
+21 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 69% in 2022-23 → 65% in 2025-26 37% 640 White 45%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.