Barcelona Hills Elementary School serves 232 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
232 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
58%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
8%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Barcelona Hills Elementary School?
232 students attend Barcelona Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Barcelona Hills Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barcelona Hills Elementary School?
Barcelona Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Barcelona Hills Elementary School offer ?
Barcelona Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Barcelona Hills Elementary School part of?
Barcelona Hills Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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