Very Good
#3243 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 34% in state
Arroyo Vista Elementary
Elementary School · Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
A Capistrano Unified elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
23371 Arroyo Vista, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- Math 63% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arroyo Vista Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arroyo Vista Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average607/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rancho Santa Margarita), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$142,015
Median home value
$857,100
Median rent
$2,508/mo
College educated
48.6%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92688; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Viejo Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Serra Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 949 | Compare → |
| St. Junipero Serra Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 915 | Compare → |
| Community Christian Schools Dba Rsm Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 307 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Capistrano Unified
- Schools in district
- 59
- Rank in district
- #45 of 57
- District spending per student
- $15,860NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arroyo Vista Elementary is listed in Capistrano Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arroyo Vista Elementary
Arroyo Vista Elementary is a public elementary school in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, part of Capistrano Unified, serving approximately 518 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,243 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arroyo Vista Elementary
What grades does Arroyo Vista Elementary serve?
Arroyo Vista Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Arroyo Vista Elementary?
Arroyo Vista Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arroyo Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arroyo Vista Elementary is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arroyo Vista Elementary rank in CA?
Arroyo Vista Elementary ranks #3,243 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Arroyo Vista Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Arroyo Vista Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arroyo Vista Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arroyo Vista Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Arroyo Vista Elementary a charter school?
No, Arroyo Vista Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arroyo Vista Elementary a Title I school?
No, Arroyo Vista Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arroyo Vista Elementary?
23.6% of students at Arroyo Vista Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (949) 234-5951
- Area population (ZIP 92688)
- 43,937
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 39
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92688; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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