D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Carrisa Plains Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 9640 Carrisa Hwy., Santa Margarita, CA 93453
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 25% · Math 25% proficient · 12th percentile in California
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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
27
Students
enrolled
15.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%12/100reading 7th percentile, math 16th percentile among California elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% 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 −35 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 proficiency25% (−23 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−13 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.

School Information

Address 9640 Carrisa Hwy.
City Santa Margarita
ZIP Code 93453
District 0603300
NCES School ID 060330000249
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 93453

Understanding the community around Carrisa Plains Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $76,250
Per Capita Income $63,353
Poverty Rate 4.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 44.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.9%
High School or Higher 98.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $623,900
Median Rent $638
Owner-Occupied 63.9%
Renter-Occupied 36.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Carrisa Plains Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 37.0%
Female 63.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 48.2%
White 44.4%
Two or More Races 7.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 27
Teachers (FTE) 1.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Carrisa Plains Elementary?
Carrisa Plains Elementary has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Carrisa Plains Elementary?
Carrisa Plains Elementary has 27 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1.
What grades does Carrisa Plains Elementary serve?
Carrisa Plains Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Carrisa Plains Elementary receive per student?
Carrisa Plains Elementary receives $14,782 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Carrisa Plains Elementary in 93453 ▼
Avg Home Value
$760,723
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,196
1-Year Change
+2.7%
% Renters
36.1%

Other Schools in 93453

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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