Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tijeras Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tijeras Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tijeras Creek Elementary School's student population of 318 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Tijeras Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tijeras Creek Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#281 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)70-74%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
53%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tijeras Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Tijeras Creek Elementary School is ranked #281 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tijeras Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Tijeras Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arroyo Vista Elementary School, Robinson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tijeras Creek Elementary School?
318 students attend Tijeras Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Tijeras Creek Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tijeras Creek Elementary School?
Tijeras Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tijeras Creek Elementary School offer ?
Tijeras Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tijeras Creek Elementary School part of?
Tijeras Creek Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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