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Melinda Heights Elementary

21001 Rancho Trabuco, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 858 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Rancho Santa Margarita
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Melinda Heights Elementary

21001 Rancho Trabuco, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 858 of 7047 in California

See top schools in Rancho Santa Margarita

About Melinda Heights Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 61%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 61% in Math and 67% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
29 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
950
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 50.74%
Asian 12.74%
Hispanic 24.74%
Black 0.74%
Two+ Races 10.42%
Native Am. 0.32%
White
50.74%
Asian
12.74%
Hispanic
24.74%
Black
0.74%
Two+ Races
10.42%
Native Am.
0.32%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 950
48.63%
462 Female
51.37%
488 Male

Student Population

950 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 29 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Melinda Heights Elementary Contact Information

Address

21001 Rancho Trabuco, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688

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Phone

(949) 888-7311

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TOP 858 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
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2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM-2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Melinda Heights Elementary students are returning from recess to a busy schedule that includes PTA meetings, Earth Day celebrations on April 22, and ongoing after-school enrichment programs such as "Lego" and "Strategic Kids Origami." As they settle back into their classrooms, teachers are excited to engage the students in activities that not only reinforce their learning but also foster teamwork and creativity.

FAQ

Q1. Does Melinda Heights Elementary School offer a GATE program?

Ans. Yes, Melinda Heights Elementary School offers a GATE program for eligible students.

Q2. Which middle school do Melinda Heights Elementary School students attend?

Ans. Melinda Heights Elementary School students typically attend Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate.

Q3. What after-school care is available at Melinda Heights Elementary School?

Ans. Melinda Heights Elementary School offers before- and after-school care through the TLC program.

Q4. How does Melinda Heights Elementary School support student learning?

Ans. Melinda Heights Elementary School supports learning through strong academics and enrichment programs.

Q5. What community support exists at Melinda Heights Elementary School?

Ans. Melinda Heights Elementary School has an active PTA that organizes events and enrichment activities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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