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John Malcom Elementary School vs. Paularino Elementary School

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School Overview

School
John Malcom Elementary School
32261 Charles Ave.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Paularino Elementary School
1060 Paularino Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 551 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Paularino Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
551 students
356 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Malcom 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 Paularino Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Malcom Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Paularino Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Malcom 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 Paularino Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Malcom 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 Paularino Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newport-Mesa 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

#1160 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#3882 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Malcom 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 Paularino Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 10% in CA)
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Malcom 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 Paularino Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Malcom 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 Paularino Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of John Malcom Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Paularino Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
98
71
Grade 1 Students
107
50
Grade 2 Students
84
46
Grade 3 Students
74
49
Grade 4 Students
98
37
Grade 5 Students
90
53
Grade 6 Students
-
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Paularino Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
% Asian
2%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John Malcom 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 Paularino Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newport-Mesa 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
12%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Malcom 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 Paularino Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newport-Mesa 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
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Malcom 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 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Paularino Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
67%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Malcom 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 Paularino Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newport-Mesa 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
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Paularino Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
19%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Malcom 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 Paularino Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.51
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of John Malcom 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 Paularino Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newport-Mesa 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
21%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John Malcom 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 Paularino Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newport-Mesa 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
4%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Malcom 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 Paularino Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newport-Mesa 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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