A+
Excellent
96/100

Portola Springs Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 12100 Portola Springs, Irvine, CA 92618
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.8 grade levels above the U.S. average · 89th percentile in California
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.33 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 90th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in California for growth · 📚 Top 15% in California for achievement

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

96
Repit Score
out of 100
955
Students
enrolled
29.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%89/1001.8 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%90/100Students gain 1.33 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 90th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 13% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency80% (+32 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency78% (+41 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%62%reading +6 pts, math +6 pts74th percentile (list)
Hispanic67%67%reading +28 pts, math +39 pts97th percentile (list)
Asian85%86%reading +11 pts, math +16 pts87th percentile (list)
Multiracial75%85%reading +6 pts, math +26 pts83rd percentile (list)
Low-income67%62%reading +29 pts, math +34 pts97th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 12100 Portola Springs
City Irvine
ZIP Code 92618
District 0684500
NCES School ID 068450013796
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92618

Understanding the community around Portola Springs Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $132,843
Per Capita Income $67,472
Poverty Rate 7.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 61.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.3%
High School or Higher 96.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,103,600
Median Rent $2,841
Owner-Occupied 39.4%
Renter-Occupied 60.6%
View full data for ZIP 92618 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Portola Springs Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.0%
Female 54.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Asian 57.9%
White 19.2%
Hispanic/Latino 11.6%
Two or More Races 9.3%
Black 1.4%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 955
Teachers (FTE) 32.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 29.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Portola Springs Elementary?
Portola Springs Elementary has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Portola Springs Elementary?
Portola Springs Elementary has 955 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 29.4:1.
What grades does Portola Springs Elementary serve?
Portola Springs Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Portola Springs Elementary receive per student?
Portola Springs Elementary receives $16,218 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Portola Springs Elementary in 92618 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,551,589
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,509
1-Year Change
-4.1%
% Renters
60.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026