Portola Hills Elementary

Public K-6

 19422 Saddleback Ranch Rd.
       Trabuco Canyon, CA  92679-1177


(949) 459-9370

District: Saddleback Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
434th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,437 Help


Students who attend Portola Hills Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Serrano Intermediate
High:    El Toro High

Student/teacher ratio:  26.9 Help
Number of students:  742

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.4%
Asian:
20.9%
Two or more races:
15.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.8% Help


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Compare Details Portola Hills Elementary ranks better than 92.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.95. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Portola Hills Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.4%), Asian (20.9%), two or more races (15.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Portola Hills Elementary is 26.9. 19 elementary schools in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Portola Hills Elementary is $5,437, which is the 9th highest among 22 elementary schools in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Portola Hills Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Portola Hills Elementary 434th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Portola Hills Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Saddleback Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Saddleback Valley Unified 349th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Portola Hills Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Portola Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 91.24 439th 4809 90.9%
2005 92.85 336th 4822 93.0%
2006 93.83 279th 4818 94.2%
2007 94.54 255th 5113 95.0%
2008 92.90 317th 5113 93.8%
2009 88.39 561st 5193 89.2%
2010 91.12 383rd 5314 92.8%
2011 87.99 562nd 5377 89.5%
2012 89.91 427th 5390 92.1%
2013 91.01 401st 5530 92.7%
2015 94.58 352nd 5611 93.7%
2016 92.80 454th 5614 91.9%
2017 92.12 514th 5692 91.0%
2018 92.60 473rd 5662 91.6%
2019 88.40 734th 5789 87.3%
2022 93.01 517th 5883 91.2%
2023 93.95 430th 5848 92.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Portola Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.21 155th 339 54.3%
2019 64.86 178th 445 60.0%
2022 65.35 241st 610 60.5%
2023 73.99 171st 667 74.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Portola Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.59 211th 2416 91.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Portola Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.81 190th 5084 96.3%
2019 74.75 936th 5173 81.9%
2022 84.99 541st 5264 89.7%
2023 97.05 112th 5355 97.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Portola Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.44 409th 5413 92.4%
2019 85.67 783rd 5492 85.7%
2022 92.32 489th 5635 91.3%
2023 94.36 337th 5595 94.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Portola Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.44 146th 2128 93.1%
2019 88.25 206th 2585 92.0%
2022 87.04 207th 2227 90.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Portola Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.44 546th 5431 89.9%
2019 87.62 702nd 5510 87.3%
2022 90.40 602nd 5663 89.4%
2023 91.00 548th 5627 90.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Portola Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.69 117th 1071 89.1%
2019 59.10 574th 1149 50.0%
2022 69.71 394th 1154 65.9%
2023 65.62 500th 1183 57.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Portola Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.86 538th 4830 88.9%
2019 82.88 598th 4963 88.0%
2022 90.64 338th 5084 93.4%
2023 98.36 53rd 5079 99.0%
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Rank History for White students at Portola Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.97 453rd 2737 83.4%
2019 68.38 887th 2834 68.7%
2022 78.51 503rd 2726 81.5%
2023 78.66 486th 2659 81.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Open Quote Ms Morrow was wonderful I am hoping that my daughter has her again for 6th grade Close Quote



Enrollment information for Portola Hills Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 278 0 34 27 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1994 472 7 60 50 4 n/a n/a 0 593
1995 573 11 48 52 4 n/a n/a 0 688
1996 573 11 48 52 4 n/a n/a 0 688
1997 654 18 63 58 9 n/a n/a 0 802
1998 729 15 68 57 12 n/a n/a 0 881
1999 772 21 70 53 13 n/a n/a 0 929
2000 807 20 53 57 13 n/a n/a 0 950
2001 803 14 64 75 8 n/a n/a 0 964
2002 882 12 80 73 7 n/a n/a 0 1054
2003 882 12 80 73 7 n/a n/a 0 1054
2004 869 11 81 73 7 n/a n/a 0 1041
2005 814 8 79 72 4 n/a n/a 0 977
2006 769 8 80 75 2 n/a n/a 2 936
2007 714 11 80 63 2 n/a n/a 17 887
2008 684 15 75 71 1 n/a n/a 0 846
2009 638 12 77 74 0 0 47 0 848
2010 608 10 84 89 0 2 36 0 829
2011 568 8 83 94 0 2 50 0 805
2012 549 14 89 101 1 0 47 0 801
2013 514 14 86 94 2 0 60 0 770
2014 496 12 82 117 1 0 69 0 777
2015 487 7 75 119 1 0 75 0 764
2016 478 7 91 116 1 1 86 0 780
2017 427 8 95 111 1 0 79 0 721
2018 380 7 87 102 1 0 76 0 653
2019 376 6 99 107 1 2 83 0 674
2020 374 7 112 106 1 1 93 0 694
2021 340 9 126 97 1 1 92 0 666
2022 333 10 130 112 1 0 99 1 686
2023 352 8 155 110 1 0 115 1 742

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 Portola Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 339 13.0 26.1 2.7
1994 593 25.4 23.3 3.2
1995 688 25.4 27.1 3.2
1996 688 25.4 27.1 3.2
1997 802 36.4 22.0 3.1
1998 881 44.4 19.8 2.8
1999 929 49.5 18.8 2.3
2000 950 47.5 20.0 2.4
2001 964 47.5 20.3 1.7
2002 1054 47.0 22.4 3
2003 1054 47.0 22.4 3
2004 1041 42.0 24.8 3.7
2005 977 41.0 23.8 3.7
2006 936 39.7 23.6 3.1
2007 887 36.4 24.4 2.5
2008 846 36.0 23.5 3.7
2009 848 32.7 25.2 4.8
2010 829 32.0 25.9 5.5
2011 805 n/a n/a 7.3
2012 801 28.8 27.8 n/a
2013 770 28.7 26.8 8.7
2014 777 27.0 28.7 8.4
2015 764 28.0 27.2 5.5
2016 780 27.0 28.8 7.2
2017 721 26.0 27.7 6.9
2018 653 21.9 29.6 8.3
2019 674 19.0 35.4 11.4
2020 694 n/a n/a 9.5
2021 666 23.0 28.9 8.9
2022 686 26.6 25.7 10.3
2023 742 27.5 26.9 16.8

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 Portola Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 339 13.0 26.1 2.7
1994 593 25.4 23.3 3.2
1995 688 25.4 27.1 3.2
1996 688 25.4 27.1 3.2
1997 802 36.4 22.0 3.1
1998 881 44.4 19.8 2.8
1999 929 49.5 18.8 2.3
2000 950 47.5 20.0 2.4
2001 964 47.5 20.3 1.7
2002 1054 47.0 22.4 3
2003 1054 47.0 22.4 3
2004 1041 42.0 24.8 3.7
2005 977 41.0 23.8 3.7
2006 936 39.7 23.6 3.1
2007 887 36.4 24.4 2.5
2008 846 36.0 23.5 3.7
2009 848 32.7 25.2 4.8
2010 829 32.0 25.9 5.5
2011 805 n/a n/a 7.3
2012 801 28.8 27.8 n/a
2013 770 28.7 26.8 8.7
2014 777 27.0 28.7 8.4
2015 764 28.0 27.2 5.5
2016 780 27.0 28.8 7.2
2017 721 26.0 27.7 6.9
2018 653 21.9 29.6 8.3
2019 674 19.0 35.4 11.4
2020 694 n/a n/a 9.5
2021 666 23.0 28.9 8.9
2022 686 26.6 25.7 10.3
2023 742 27.5 26.9 16.8

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

Portola Hills Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201285.0%3.0%1.0%11.0%91.0%94.0%96.0%88.0%90.0%
201382.0%4.0%0.0%14.0%86.0%89.0%90.0%85.0%95.0%
201479.0%5.0%1.0%15.0%86.0%90.0%90.0%84.0%87.0%
201577.0%7.0%0.0%16.0%82.0%89.0%93.0%81.0%83.0%
201683.0%1.0%1.0%15.0%91.0%92.0%94.0%88.0%89.0%
201765.0%0.0%5.0%0.0%83.0%95.0%≥98.0%73.0%89.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201997.0%3.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Portola Hills Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,436

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Portola Hills Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 734th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 430th of 5848 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Portola Hills Elementary)56.267.3
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Saddleback Valley Unified)56.252.1
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Portola Hills Elementary)68.975.7
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Saddleback Valley Unified)57.356.7
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Portola Hills Elementary)8184.2
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Saddleback Valley Unified)60.355.7
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Portola Hills Elementary)7180.2
 9.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Saddleback Valley Unified)55.755.8
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Portola Hills Elementary)68.877.5
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Saddleback Valley Unified)63.660.6
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Portola Hills Elementary)63.555.6
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Saddleback Valley Unified)51.847.9
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Portola Hills Elementary)56.858.9
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Saddleback Valley Unified)47.151
 4%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Portola Hills Elementary)81.884.9
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Saddleback Valley Unified)62.459.5
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Portola Hills Elementary)8682.8
 3.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Saddleback Valley Unified)54.951.2
 3.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students674742
 10.1%
African American68
 33.3%
American Indian11
Asian99155
 56.6%
Hispanic107110
 2.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White376352
 6.4%
Two or More Races83115
 38.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.4%16.8%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Portola Hills Elementary

Students who attend Portola Hills Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Serrano Intermediate
High : El Toro High

Yes. Portola Hills Elementary ranks in the top 7.4% of California elementary schools.

Students at Portola Hills Elementary are 47% White, 21% Asian, 15% Two or more races, 15% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 742 students attended Portola Hills Elementary.


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