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Trabuco Elementary School vs. Melinda Heights Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Trabuco Elementary School
31052 Trabuco Canyon Rd.
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Melinda Heights Elementary School
21001 Rancho Trabuco
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

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

Melinda Heights 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 95 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Trabuco 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 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 950 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Melinda Heights 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 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
95 students
950 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Trabuco 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 Melinda Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Trabuco Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Melinda Heights Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Trabuco 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 Melinda Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
29:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Trabuco Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saddleback Valley 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 Melinda Heights Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saddleback Valley 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

#2102 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#1251 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Trabuco 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 Melinda Heights Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in CA)
61%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Trabuco Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saddleback Valley 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 Melinda Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Trabuco Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saddleback Valley 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 Melinda Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Trabuco Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Melinda Heights Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
12
99
Grade 1 Students
10
124
Grade 2 Students
15
151
Grade 3 Students
14
130
Grade 4 Students
19
141
Grade 5 Students
8
164
Grade 6 Students
17
141

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Trabuco Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Melinda Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Trabuco Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saddleback Valley 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 Melinda Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saddleback Valley 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
33%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Trabuco Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saddleback Valley 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 Melinda Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saddleback Valley 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%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Trabuco Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saddleback Valley 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 Melinda Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saddleback Valley 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
44%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Trabuco Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saddleback Valley 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 Melinda Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saddleback Valley 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
19%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Trabuco Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saddleback Valley 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 Melinda Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.67
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Trabuco Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saddleback Valley 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 Melinda Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saddleback Valley 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
28%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Trabuco Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saddleback Valley 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 Melinda Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saddleback Valley 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
16%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Trabuco Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saddleback Valley 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 Melinda Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saddleback Valley 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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