Is JCS - Mountain Oaks a good school?

JCS - Mountain Oaks ranks 1047 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend JCS - Mountain Oaks?

In the 2023-24 school year, 256 students attended JCS - Mountain Oaks.

What is the racial makeup of JCS - Mountain Oaks?

Students at JCS - Mountain Oaks are 68% White, 14% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 2% African American.

JCS - Mountain Oaks

Summary:

JCS - Mountain Oaks is a high-performing public charter elementary school serving 237 students in grades K-8 in Encinitas, California. This school consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with impressive proficiency rates across all grade levels.

In 2023-2024, 69.27% of JCS - Mountain Oaks students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 47.04%. In Mathematics, 64.58% were proficient or better, compared to the state's 35.54%. The school also boasts a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 0.8% and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating strong support for all learners. When compared to nearby elementary schools in the Encinitas Union Elementary District, JCS - Mountain Oaks generally outperforms them in both academic areas.

JCS - Mountain Oaks has maintained a high level of academic performance over the years, earning a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 1,047 out of 5,862 elementary schools in California in 2023-2024. The school's strong performance is consistent across different student subgroups, and it is particularly effective in supporting its low-income students, who rank in the top 779 out of 5,511 California elementary schools in 2023-2024. This consistent high performance and support for all learners make JCS - Mountain Oaks an excellent choice for families in the Encinitas area.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

539 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024-3748

(760) 632-4989

District: JCS - Mountain Oaks District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1047^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 20.2

Number of students: 256

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.6%

Two or more races:

13.7%

Hispanic:

9.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23%

See top rated California elementary schools

Compare JCS - Mountain Oaks to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details JCS - Mountain Oaks ranks better than 82.1% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.64. (See more...)

Compare Details JCS - Mountain Oaks ranks better than 92.9% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.39. (See more...)

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

Compare Details

Teachers

Compare Details

Compare

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

JCS - Mountain Oaks:

SchoolDigger ranks JCS - Mountain Oaks 1047^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See JCS - Mountain Oaks in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks JCS - Mountain Oaks 198^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See JCS - Mountain Oaks in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

JCS - Mountain Oaks District:

SchoolDigger ranks JCS - Mountain Oaks District 139^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for JCS - Mountain Oaks?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for JCS - Mountain Oaks

Compare

Rank History for all elementary school students at JCS - Mountain Oaks

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	90.42	616^th	5789	89.4%
2021	96.18	65^th	1417	95.4%
2022	93.77	458^th	5883	92.2%
2023	92.37	548^th	5874	90.7%
2024	82.64	1047^th	5862	82.1%

See the entire list of California Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at JCS - Mountain Oaks

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.24	779^th	5511	85.9%

See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at JCS - Mountain Oaks

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	83.31	904^th	5492	83.5%
2021	93.85	89^th	1267	93.0%
2022	91.75	532^nd	5635	90.6%
2023	89.52	656^th	5617	88.3%
2024	80.23	1090^th	5605	80.6%

See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Male students at JCS - Mountain Oaks

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	92.15	439^th	5510	92.0%
2021	96.48	51^st	1272	96.0%
2022	92.62	470^th	5663	91.7%
2023	92.30	477^th	5650	91.6%
2024	80.05	1073^rd	5636	81.0%

See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school White students at JCS - Mountain Oaks

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	70.52	804^th	2834	71.6%
2022	76.51	574^th	2726	78.9%
2023	76.55	563^rd	2662	78.9%
2024	58.93	1163^rd	2647	56.1%

See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for JCS - Mountain Oaks

Compare

Rank History for all middle school students at JCS - Mountain Oaks

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	92.67	204^th	2715	92.5%
2021	96.33	36^th	894	96.0%
2022	94.72	149^th	2740	94.6%
2023	95.75	127^th	2802	95.5%
2024	93.39	198^th	2777	92.9%

See the entire list of California Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Female students at JCS - Mountain Oaks

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	91.31	189^th	2380	92.1%
2021	93.90	40^th	738	94.6%
2022	97.19	61^st	2509	97.6%
2023	91.89	203^rd	2547	92.0%
2024	90.02	244^th	2546	90.4%

See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at JCS - Mountain Oaks

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	89.08	261^st	2407	89.2%
2021	96.76	34^th	763	95.5%
2022	94.63	139^th	2527	94.5%
2023	96.24	96^th	2558	96.2%
2024	96.29	95^th	2547	96.3%

See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at JCS - Mountain Oaks

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	78.71	284^th	1602	82.3%
2022	84.39	156^th	1555	90.0%
2023	83.60	178^th	1552	88.5%
2024	81.38	208^th	1535	86.4%

See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Data source: California Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for JCS - Mountain Oaks.

If you have first-hand knowledge about JCS - Mountain Oaks, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for JCS - Mountain Oaks

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	231	1	29	35	3	1	37	0	337
2020	217	3	22	25	1	1	29	0	298
2021	198	4	17	28	1	0	33	0	281
2022	161	3	22	25	0	0	27	0	238
2023	156	7	21	21	0	0	31	1	237
2024	173	4	21	23	0	0	35	0	256

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 JCS - Mountain Oaks

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	337	14.5	23.1	8.3
2020	298	n/a	n/a	10.4
2021	281	13.0	21.6	15.3
2022	238	11.0	21.6	18.1
2023	237	9.5	24.8	14.3
2024	256	12.6	20.2	23

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 JCS - Mountain Oaks

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	337	14.5	23.1	8.3
2020	298	n/a	n/a	10.4
2021	281	13.0	21.6	15.3
2022	238	11.0	21.6	18.1
2023	237	9.5	24.8	14.3
2024	256	12.6	20.2	23

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