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Harold Ambuehl Elementary School vs. Capistrano Home/virtual

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School Overview

School
Harold Ambuehl Elementary School
28001 San Juan Creek Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Capistrano Home/virtual
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Harold Ambuehl Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Capistrano Home/virtual ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harold Ambuehl Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 91 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Capistrano Home/virtual ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
312 students
91 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harold Ambuehl Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Capistrano Home/virtual over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
43% | 57%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harold Ambuehl Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Capistrano Home/virtual.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
6 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harold Ambuehl Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Capistrano Home/virtual over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harold Ambuehl Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Capistrano Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Capistrano Home/virtual with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Capistrano Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2791 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#861 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harold Ambuehl Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Capistrano Home/virtual, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)
65-69%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harold Ambuehl Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Capistrano Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Capistrano Home/virtual who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Capistrano Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harold Ambuehl Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Capistrano Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Capistrano Home/virtual who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Capistrano Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Harold Ambuehl Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Capistrano Home/virtual by grade.
Kindergarten Students
65
1
Grade 1 Students
48
2
Grade 2 Students
50
2
Grade 3 Students
38
7
Grade 4 Students
53
7
Grade 5 Students
58
10
Grade 6 Students
-
12
Grade 7 Students
-
18
Grade 8 Students
-
32

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Harold Ambuehl Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Capistrano Home/virtual, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harold Ambuehl Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Capistrano Home/virtual, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harold Ambuehl Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Capistrano Home/virtual, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harold Ambuehl Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Capistrano Home/virtual, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
54%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harold Ambuehl Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Capistrano Home/virtual, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harold Ambuehl Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Capistrano Home/virtual, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.61
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harold Ambuehl Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Capistrano Home/virtual, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harold Ambuehl Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Capistrano Home/virtual, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harold Ambuehl Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Capistrano Home/virtual, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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