School Profile · San Juan Capistrano
California Connections Academy Southern California: No single number tells this school's story. Here's the honest picture.
California Connections Academy Southern California posts 33% meeting the standard and 15.8% exceeding it, against 43% and 21.3% statewide. The gaps and the bright spots below are the real read.
33272 Valle Road, 92675 (opens in new tab)·Capistrano Unified·San Juan Capistrano·Grades K-12·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(800) 906-5166·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
37
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #3,343 statewide · #38 of 39 in Capistrano Unified
California Connections Academy Southern California scores 37 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 42nd percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “33% proficient” and call it done. California Connections Academy Southern California deserves a closer read. It sits at the 42nd percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools — but the ranking is the least interesting thing on this page.
As a charter, California Connections Academy Southern California enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
21%
18%
61%
Grade 3 · 39% proficient
16%
19%
65%
Grade 4 · 35% proficient
13%
21%
66%
Grade 5 · 34% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding falls 7.3pp across grades; the floor slips 4.8pp. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
15.8%
State 21.3%
5.5pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
32.6%
State 42.7%
10.0pp below state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-11.7pp
State -2.9pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
21.5%
State 17.9%
3.6pp above state avg
Suspension rate
0.0%
State 1.6%
1.6pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what the school is working on next. Strong numbers tell you where a school is, not where it's going.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Path
California Connections Academy Southern California serves grades K-12 — students can complete their entire K-12 education here.
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Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 65
Capistrano Home/Virtual
Capistrano Unified · 0.5 mi
Solid
66/100
John Malcom Elementary
Capistrano Unified · 2.3 mi
Solid
65/100
George White Elementary
Capistrano Unified · 2.8 mi
Solid
64/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic37.5%
White31.2%
Asian4.5%
Black10.6%
Other16.3%
GenderFemale 49.5%Male 49.7%Non-binary 0.7%
Resources & Access
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,431
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$65,219 – $130,638
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At California Connections Academy Southern California in San Juan Capistrano, 38.2% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 55.1% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. California Connections Academy Southern California trails its district average for low-income students by 17.0 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (28.4% Math proficient); Hispanic students (39.3% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 25.8 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 1,261 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · Disabilities−25.8pp
15.4% vs 41.2% overall · n=359
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · English Learner−12.9pp
3.5% vs 16.4% overall · n=76
Math · Disabilities−16.6pp
15.2% vs 31.8% overall · n=354
Math Exceeded · Disabilities−8.0pp
8.2% vs 16.2% overall · n=354
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income1,262 tested
ELA 38.2%·Math 28.4%· -17.0pp vs district
Hispanic866 tested
ELA 39.3%·Math 28.3%· -12.6pp vs district
White641 tested
ELA 45.7%·Math 34.9%· -32.6pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Low-income student ELA proficiency falls by 2.8pp from grade 3 to grade 5 at this school. District average: +4.8pp.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$129K
$44K above CA median
Median Home Value
$994K
$335K above CA median
Bachelor's+
43%
8pp above CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
11.7 years avg experience
301 teachers · 0% first-year · 1% second-year
Teacher Credentials
91% fully credentialed
0.3% on intern/emergency permit
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
15.8%
↓ vs CA 21.3% · 45th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
32.6%
↓ vs CA 42.7% · 42th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-11.7pp
↓ vs CA -2.9pp · 48th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
21.5%
↓ vs CA 17.9% · 44th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.0%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 63th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 198 | 21% | 18% | 22% | 39% | 39% | −4 |
| Grade 4 | 195 | 16% | 19% | 17% | 47% | 35% | −9 |
| Grade 5 | 223 | 13% | 21% | 22% | 44% | 34% | −14 |
| Grade 6 | 265 | 10% | 23% | 25% | 42% | 32% | −14 |
| Grade 7 | 330 | 13% | 34% | 22% | 31% | 47% | −1 |
| Grade 8 | 387 | 13% | 29% | 29% | 29% | 41% | −5 |
| Grade 11 | 623 | 27% | 29% | 21% | 22% | 56% | +9 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 199 | 20% | 20% | 20% | 40% | 40% | −5 |
| Grade 4 | 196 | 13% | 13% | 30% | 44% | 26% | −16 |
| Grade 5 | 231 | 12% | 10% | 22% | 56% | 22% | −14 |
| Grade 6 | 256 | 14% | 14% | 25% | 48% | 27% | −8 |
| Grade 7 | 331 | 13% | 20% | 29% | 38% | 33% | −1 |
| Grade 8 | 387 | 19% | 15% | 23% | 43% | 34% | +2 |
| Grade 11 | 616 | 23% | 17% | 22% | 38% | 40% | +16 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 1,356 | 11% | 26% | 52% | 11% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 1,261 | 38.2% | −17 | −0 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 865 | 39.3% | −13 | +0 |
| White | 631 | 45.7% | −33 | −16 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Connections Academy Southern California ← | — | 37 | 15.8% | 32.6% | −11.7 | 0.0% |
| Capistrano Home/Virtual | 0.5 mi | 66 | 38.0% | 68.6% | −14.2 | 0.5% |
| John Malcom Elementary | 2.3 mi | 65 | 41.1% | 69.4% | −4.0 | 1.4% |
| George White Elementary | 2.8 mi | 64 | 39.9% | 67.3% | +5.4 | 1.5% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #3289 → #1973 → #2185 → #4957 → #3343
What we can't show
- — Scored here as an elementary school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means
Frequently asked questions
Is California Connections Academy Southern California a good elementary school?
California Connections Academy Southern California has a Scope Score of 37 out of 100, placing it in the 42nd percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #3,343 statewide. 15.8% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 5.5 percentage points below the California average of 21.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are California Connections Academy Southern California's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 32.6% of students at California Connections Academy Southern California met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 15.8% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 16.8% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 15.8% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 1,242 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does California Connections Academy Southern California rank in California?
California Connections Academy Southern California ranks #3,343 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 42nd percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is California Connections Academy Southern California getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at California Connections Academy Southern California decreases by 11.7 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This downward pattern doesn't necessarily mean the school is failing — it can reflect cohort differences, demographic shifts, or curriculum changes. A campus visit and conversation with teachers can reveal what the numbers can't. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the elementary Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at California Connections Academy Southern California?
21.5% of students at California Connections Academy Southern California are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 0.0%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does California Connections Academy Southern California compare to other schools in San Juan Capistrano?
California Connections Academy Southern California scores 37/100 (42nd percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. Use the schools in San Juan Capistrano page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does California Connections Academy Southern California serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At California Connections Academy Southern California in San Juan Capistrano, 38.2% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 55.1% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. California Connections Academy Southern California trails its district average for low-income students by 17.0 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (28.4% Math proficient); Hispanic students (39.3% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 25.8 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 1,261 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.