School Profile · San Juan Capistrano
California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano: Most kids here clear the bar, year after year. The question is what happens after that.
California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano posts 57% meeting the standard; 29.2% push past it. Steady is worth something — and the gap between those two numbers is the thing to ask about.
31711 San Juan Creek Road, 92675 (opens in new tab)·Orange County Department of Education·San Juan Capistrano·Grades Pre-K-8·260 students·18% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(949) 298-6040·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
54
🌱 Building Momentum · Solid
ranked #1,417 statewide · #6 of 14 in Orange County Department of Education
California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano scores 54 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 75th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “57% proficient” and call it done. California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano deserves a closer read. It sits at the 75th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools — but the ranking is the least interesting thing on this page.
As a charter, California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano 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.
25%
25%
50%
Grade 3 · 50% proficient
32%
14%
54%
Grade 4 · 46% proficient
32%
29%
39%
Grade 5 · 61% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding rises 7.1pp across grades; the floor rises 10.7pp. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. Kids here gain ground the longer they stay — the pattern you want to see. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
29.2%
State 21.3%
7.9pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
57.1%
State 42.7%
14.5pp above state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
+0.0pp
State -2.9pp
Scores improve across grades
Chronic absenteeism
13.5%
State 17.9%
4.4pp below state avg
Suspension rate
2.0%
State 1.6%
0.4pp above state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
Estimated K-12 Path
Estimated K-12 path based on district and proximity. Actual attendance zones may differ. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
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Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 63
Truman Benedict Elementary
Capistrano Unified · 2.8 mi
Strong
72/100
Capistrano Home/Virtual
Capistrano Unified · 2.1 mi
Solid
66/100
Harold Ambuehl Elementary
Capistrano Unified · 1.4 mi
Solid
50/100
Nearby Middle Schools
2 within ~3 mi · avg 60
Bernice Ayer Middle
Capistrano Unified · 2.7 mi
Strong
74/100
Marco Forster Middle
Capistrano Unified · 2.3 mi
Developing
47/100
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
Hispanic15.4%
White73.1%
Asian1.9%
Black0.8%
Other8.8%
GenderFemale 46.9%Male 53.1%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 17.7% (46pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
260
220 below CA avg (~480)
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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
5 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$70,768
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$52,803 – $136,867
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano, 56.1% of white students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 35.3% district-wide and 61.8% statewide. California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano outperforms its district average for white students by 20.8 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: White students (57.3% Math proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 82 students tested.
Subgroup Proficiency
White82 tested
ELA 56.1%·Math 57.3%· +20.8pp 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.
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
2.5 years avg experience
11 teachers · 36% first-year · 45% second-year
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%
29.2%
↑ vs CA 21.3% · 58th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
57.1%
↑ vs CA 42.7% · 61th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
+0.0pp
↑ vs CA -2.9pp · 56th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
13.5%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 57th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
2.0%
↓ vs CA 1.6% · 47th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 28 | 25% | 25% | 18% | 32% | 50% | +7 |
| Grade 4 | 28 | 32% | 14% | 29% | 25% | 46% | +2 |
| Grade 5 | 28 | 32% | 29% | 25% | 14% | 61% | +13 |
| Grade 6 | 27 | 11% | 48% | 30% | 11% | 59% | +13 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 28 | 36% | 25% | 21% | 18% | 61% | +15 |
| Grade 4 | 28 | 32% | 43% | 11% | 14% | 75% | +33 |
| Grade 5 | 28 | 18% | 32% | 36% | 14% | 50% | +15 |
| Grade 6 | 27 | 30% | 19% | 44% | 7% | 48% | +13 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 28 | 14% | 25% | 57% | 4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 56.1% | +21 | −6 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano ← | — | 54 | 29.2% | 57.1% | +0.0 | 2.0% |
| Truman Benedict Elementary | 2.8 mi | 72 | 45.2% | 81.8% | −2.7 | 2.6% |
| Capistrano Home/Virtual | 2.1 mi | 66 | 38.0% | 68.6% | −14.2 | 0.5% |
| Harold Ambuehl Elementary | 1.4 mi | 50 | 31.1% | 56.8% | +5.5 | 3.7% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2024 · 2025 · rank #834 → #1417
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano a good elementary school?
California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano has a Scope Score of 54 out of 100, placing it in the 75th percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #1,417 statewide. 29.2% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 7.9 percentage points above 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 Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 57.1% of students at California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 29.2% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 28.0% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 29.2% 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. 168 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano rank in California?
California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano ranks #1,417 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 75th 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 Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano increases by 0.0 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This upward trajectory suggests the school is adding measurable value — students leave with higher proficiency rates than they entered with. 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 Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano?
13.5% of students at California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 2.0%. 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 Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano compare to other schools in San Juan Capistrano?
California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano scores 54/100 (75th 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. The school serves 260 students. Use the schools in San Juan Capistrano page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano, 56.1% of white students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 35.3% district-wide and 61.8% statewide. California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano outperforms its district average for white students by 20.8 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: White students (57.3% Math proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 82 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.