Philip J. Reilly Elementary

Summary:

Philip J. Reilly Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Mission Viejo, California, serving 416 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Capistrano Unified School District, which is ranked 204 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Philip J. Reilly Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in California, with a statewide ranking between 236-894 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 77.44% of Philip J. Reilly students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 70.24% for the district and 47.04% for the state. The school also has high rankings for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, white students, multi-racial students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students.

While Philip J. Reilly Elementary outperforms the nearby Las Flores Elementary, Tijeras Creek Elementary, Bathgate Elementary, and Arroyo Vista Elementary, it is not as strong as the nearby Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County, which consistently ranks among the top 5% of California elementary schools. However, Philip J. Reilly Elementary has maintained a high level of academic performance over the past 10 years, earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger in recent years, which is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and commitment to student success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 24171 Pavion
       Mission Viejo, CA  92692-2200


(949) 454-1590

District: Capistrano Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
236th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,358 Help


Students who attend Philip J. Reilly Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Fred Newhart Middle
High:    Capistrano Valley High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.7 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.5%
Two or more races:
18.4%
Hispanic:
17.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.5% Help


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Compare Details Philip J. Reilly Elementary ranks better than 96% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 4th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Capistrano Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.34. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Philip J. Reilly Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.5%), two or more races (18.4%), Hispanic (17.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Philip J. Reilly Elementary is 20.7, which is the 6th best among 35 elementary schools in the Capistrano Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Philip J. Reilly Elementary is $19,358, which is the 12th highest among 35 elementary schools in the Capistrano Unified School District. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Philip J. Reilly Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Philip J. Reilly Elementary 236th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Philip J. Reilly Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Capistrano Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Capistrano Unified 204th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Philip J. Reilly Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Philip J. Reilly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 91.71 412th 4809 91.4%
2005 88.15 585th 4822 87.9%
2006 87.49 614th 4818 87.3%
2007 80.47 957th 5113 81.3%
2008 77.75 1076th 5113 79.0%
2009 86.02 706th 5193 86.4%
2010 81.06 954th 5314 82.0%
2011 85.99 683rd 5377 87.3%
2012 74.12 1320th 5390 75.5%
2013 69.59 1588th 5530 71.3%
2015 87.44 760th 5611 86.5%
2016 90.47 587th 5614 89.5%
2017 88.01 758th 5692 86.7%
2018 86.42 827th 5662 85.4%
2019 85.24 894th 5789 84.6%
2022 93.49 483rd 5883 91.8%
2023 94.18 415th 5874 92.9%
2024 96.34 236th 5862 96.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Philip J. Reilly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.11 86th 669 87.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Philip J. Reilly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.76 185th 2420 92.4%
2024 92.04 161st 2634 93.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Philip J. Reilly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.50 136th 5374 97.5%
2024 97.93 107th 5511 98.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Philip J. Reilly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.91 771st 5413 85.8%
2019 84.41 850th 5492 84.5%
2022 91.30 562nd 5635 90.0%
2023 92.79 452nd 5617 92.0%
2024 95.19 276th 5605 95.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Philip J. Reilly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.44 547th 2585 78.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Philip J. Reilly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.55 900th 5431 83.4%
2019 81.92 973rd 5510 82.3%
2022 93.20 434th 5663 92.3%
2023 93.72 381st 5650 93.3%
2024 95.06 277th 5636 95.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Philip J. Reilly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.85 654th 4830 86.5%
2019 86.29 453rd 4963 90.9%
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Rank History for White students at Philip J. Reilly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.77 942nd 2737 65.6%
2019 62.16 1129th 2834 60.2%
2022 79.17 478th 2726 82.5%
2023 78.37 495th 2662 81.4%
2024 85.39 233rd 2647 91.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Philip J. Reilly Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 532 2 43 25 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1992 577 2 40 27 1 n/a n/a 0 647
1993 565 6 30 35 1 n/a n/a 0 637
1994 571 4 31 32 1 n/a n/a 0 639
1995 532 8 28 30 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1996 532 8 28 30 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1997 532 12 36 36 3 n/a n/a 0 619
1998 631 12 68 49 2 n/a n/a 0 762
1999 599 13 75 57 4 n/a n/a 0 748
2000 578 12 80 66 4 n/a n/a 0 740
2001 574 14 66 57 4 n/a n/a 0 715
2002 550 6 66 62 3 n/a n/a 21 708
2003 550 6 66 62 3 n/a n/a 21 708
2004 508 6 68 59 3 n/a n/a 38 682
2005 497 7 63 53 3 n/a n/a 47 670
2006 463 3 58 57 4 n/a n/a 53 638
2007 438 2 59 41 2 n/a n/a 55 597
2008 429 1 43 40 1 n/a n/a 0 514
2009 389 2 39 24 1 0 67 0 522
2010 356 3 40 54 1 0 33 0 487
2011 331 4 36 43 0 0 37 0 451
2012 329 3 36 55 0 0 35 0 458
2013 372 6 44 94 0 0 48 0 564
2014 343 4 52 79 0 0 42 0 520
2015 346 5 58 83 0 1 54 0 547
2016 324 5 47 77 1 1 53 0 508
2017 303 4 45 81 1 1 55 0 490
2018 287 5 49 86 0 1 55 0 483
2019 277 6 49 84 0 1 63 0 480
2020 272 4 46 82 0 1 74 0 479
2021 238 4 41 62 0 0 66 0 411
2022 221 5 39 63 1 0 68 0 397
2023 231 9 42 58 1 0 75 0 416
2024 228 8 31 72 2 0 77 0 418

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Philip J. Reilly Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 602 22.0 27.3 n/a
1992 647 22.4 28.8 4.2
1993 637 24.0 26.5 7.4
1994 639 24.0 26.6 7.5
1995 598 23.0 26.0 8.5
1996 598 23.0 26.0 8.5
1997 619 29.4 21.1 8.9
1998 762 34.6 22.0 4.2
1999 748 33.6 22.3 3.9
2000 740 34.8 21.3 4.1
2001 715 32.0 22.3 3.5
2002 708 31.0 22.8 6.1
2003 708 31.0 22.8 6.1
2004 682 31.0 22.0 3.7
2005 670 28.0 23.9 5
2006 638 29.7 21.5 5
2007 597 28.0 21.3 6.1
2008 514 28.0 18.4 4.9
2009 522 25.0 20.1 5
2010 487 20.0 24.3 9
2011 451 n/a n/a 8.4
2012 458 19.9 22.9 n/a
2013 564 21.8 25.8 14
2014 520 20.0 26.0 10.6
2015 547 23.0 23.7 10.1
2016 508 19.0 26.7 9.8
2017 490 19.0 25.7 9.6
2018 483 18.0 26.8 17.2
2019 480 18.0 26.6 16
2020 479 n/a n/a 16.7
2021 411 18.9 21.6 15.8
2022 397 19.0 20.8 16.1
2023 416 20.0 20.8 27.9
2024 418 20.1 20.7 27.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Philip J. Reilly Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 602 22.0 27.3 n/a
1992 647 22.4 28.8 4.2
1993 637 24.0 26.5 7.4
1994 639 24.0 26.6 7.5
1995 598 23.0 26.0 8.5
1996 598 23.0 26.0 8.5
1997 619 29.4 21.1 8.9
1998 762 34.6 22.0 4.2
1999 748 33.6 22.3 3.9
2000 740 34.8 21.3 4.1
2001 715 32.0 22.3 3.5
2002 708 31.0 22.8 6.1
2003 708 31.0 22.8 6.1
2004 682 31.0 22.0 3.7
2005 670 28.0 23.9 5
2006 638 29.7 21.5 5
2007 597 28.0 21.3 6.1
2008 514 28.0 18.4 4.9
2009 522 25.0 20.1 5
2010 487 20.0 24.3 9
2011 451 n/a n/a 8.4
2012 458 19.9 22.9 n/a
2013 564 21.8 25.8 14
2014 520 20.0 26.0 10.6
2015 547 23.0 23.7 10.1
2016 508 19.0 26.7 9.8
2017 490 19.0 25.7 9.6
2018 483 18.0 26.8 17.2
2019 480 18.0 26.6 16
2020 479 n/a n/a 16.7
2021 411 18.9 21.6 15.8
2022 397 19.0 20.8 16.1
2023 416 20.0 20.8 27.9
2024 418 20.1 20.7 27.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Philip J. Reilly Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201281.0%14.0%4.0%2.0%82.0%82.0%82.0%82.0%81.0%
201371.0%19.0%10.0%0.0%71.0%71.0%71.0%71.0%71.0%
201475.0%14.0%0.0%10.0%79.0%83.0%86.0%79.0%77.0%
201592.0%0.0%6.0%2.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%93.0%93.0%
201690.0%6.0%0.0%3.0%90.0%94.0%94.0%91.0%92.0%
201790.0%0.0%1.0%7.0%96.0%97.0%≥98.0%95.0%97.0%
201890.0%0.0%6.0%4.0%91.0%94.0%95.0%93.0%92.0%
201994.0%2.0%2.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
202090.9%3.9%2.6%92.2%94.8%94.8%90.9%93.5%
202187.2%4.7%4.7%88.4%94.2%89.5%87.2%90.7%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Philip J. Reilly Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $10,181 (100.0%) $10,181
2020 $537 (4.2%) $12,307 (95.8%) $12,844
2021 $969 (6.7%) $13,504 (93.3%) $14,473
2022 $915 (5.7%) $15,234 (94.3%) $16,149
2023 $1,536 (8.6%) $16,355 (91.4%) $17,891
2024 $1,257 (6.5%) $18,101 (93.5%) $19,358

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Philip J. Reilly Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 894th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 415th of 5874 Elementary schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Philip J. Reilly Elementary)60.469.2
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Capistrano Unified)66.164.5
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Philip J. Reilly Elementary)61.875.4
 13.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Capistrano Unified)66.466.8
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Philip J. Reilly Elementary)77.578.1
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Capistrano Unified)68.167.2
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Philip J. Reilly Elementary)72.979.7
 6.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Capistrano Unified)65.468.1
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Philip J. Reilly Elementary)7782.5
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Capistrano Unified)68.169.7
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Philip J. Reilly Elementary)52.763.2
 10.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Capistrano Unified)56.357.5
 1.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Philip J. Reilly Elementary)58.166.7
 8.6%
   5th Grade Science (Capistrano Unified)50.352.9
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students480416
 13.3%
African American69
 50%
American Indian01
Asian4942
 14.3%
Hispanic8458
 31%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White277231
 16.6%
Two or More Races6375
 19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16%27.9%
 11.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Philip J. Reilly Elementary

Students at Philip J. Reilly Elementary are 55% White, 18% Two or more races, 17% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 2% African American.

Yes! Philip J. Reilly Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 236th of 5862 California elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 418 students attended Philip J. Reilly Elementary.

Students who attend Philip J. Reilly Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fred Newhart Middle
High : Capistrano Valley High


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