Community Roots Academy District

The Community Roots Academy District consists of a single, high-performing K-8 charter school, Community Roots Academy, located in Laguna Niguel, serving 780 students with a consistent record of academic success.

Community Roots Academy stands out for its strong and steady performance, maintaining a 4-star rating for three consecutive years and ranking in the top 15% of all California schools. It excels particularly in student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 6.8%, which is dramatically lower than the state average, indicating a healthy and engaging school environment. Academically, students perform well above state averages across the board, with notable strengths in English Language Arts and Science.

An interesting pattern in the data shows that while performance is generally strong, there is a dip in mathematics and English scores in the 7th grade, which recovers by 8th grade. The school operates efficiently with a moderate student-teacher ratio and per-student spending. As the only school in its district, it benefits from a focused K-8 structure that provides continuity for students from kindergarten through middle school, contributing to its stable and positive outcomes.