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Melinda Heights Elementary

21001 Rancho Trabuco, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, United States

+1 (949) 888-7311

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Melinda Heights Elementary Overview

About This School

Melinda Heights Elementary is a public middle in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, serving 950 students in grades K-6. The school maintains a staff of 33 teachers with an average salary of $134,336 and a student-teacher ratio of 28:1. Students are composed of 52% male and 48% female. The student body is 51% White, 24% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 10% Two or More Races, and 1% Black.

950

Total Students

K-6

28:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

33 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-6

County

Orange County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Melinda Heights Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Class Information

28:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 24.4:1

State Avg: 20.5:1

Students per Counselor

Melinda Heights Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$134,336

City Avg: $123,610

State Avg: $106,740

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio28:1

Students per Counselor:1

Melinda Heights Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

51.68%

Male

48.32%

Female

Total Enrollment: 950 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White51.26%

Hispanic23.79%

Asian13.68%

Black0.74%

Two or More Races10.11%

Native American0.32%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melinda Heights Elementary

Q: What is Melinda Heights Elementary?

A: Melinda Heights Elementary is a middle public located in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Q: How many students attend Melinda Heights Elementary?

A: Melinda Heights Elementary has approximately 950 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Melinda Heights Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Melinda Heights Elementary is 28:1.

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Detailed Information about Melinda Heights Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Melinda Heights Elementary - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Quick Facts about Melinda Heights Elementary
School Name	Melinda Heights Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-6
Location	21001 Rancho Trabuco, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
County	Orange County
Phone	+1 (949) 888-7311
Total Students	950
Student-Teacher Ratio	28:1
Full-Time Teachers	33
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Melinda Heights Elementary

What is Melinda Heights Elementary?

Melinda Heights Elementary is a middle public located in Rancho Santa Margarita.

How many students attend Melinda Heights Elementary?

Melinda Heights Elementary has approximately 950 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Melinda Heights Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Melinda Heights Elementary is 28:1.

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