B+
Above Average
80/100

Cielo Vista Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 21811 Avenida De Los Fundadores, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Overall
B+
80/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 53rd percentile in California
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.21 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 73rd percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

80
Repit Score
out of 100
488
Students
enrolled
21.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%53/1000.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%73/100Students gain 1.21 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.14 in 2009–19; 79th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 36% 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 worse 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 proficiency54% (+6 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency43% (+6 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
White62%57%reading -4 pts, math +1 pts58th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%32%reading +3 pts, math +4 pts57th percentile (list)
Asian90%70%reading +16 pts, math -1 pts76th percentile (list)
Low-income42%32%reading +4 pts, math +4 pts59th 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 21811 Avenida De Los Fundadores
City Rancho Santa Margarita
ZIP Code 92688
District 0633860
NCES School ID 063386010043
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92688

Understanding the community around Cielo Vista Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $141,089
Per Capita Income $58,140
Poverty Rate 4.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 66.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.3%
High School or Higher 94.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $819,000
Median Rent $2,446
Owner-Occupied 69.7%
Renter-Occupied 30.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cielo Vista Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.3%
Female 45.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 54.7%
White 27.3%
Asian 11.3%
Two or More Races 5.5%
Black 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 488
Teachers (FTE) 22.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cielo Vista Elementary?
Cielo Vista Elementary has a Repit School Score of 80 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Cielo Vista Elementary?
Cielo Vista Elementary has 488 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.9:1.
What grades does Cielo Vista Elementary serve?
Cielo Vista Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cielo Vista Elementary receive per student?
Cielo Vista Elementary receives $14,938 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cielo Vista Elementary in 92688 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,017,073
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,912
1-Year Change
+0.5%
% Renters
30.3%

Other Schools in 92688

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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