Overview

Melinda Heights Elementary School is a public school in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 27 elementary schools in Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
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School Rating

Melinda Heights Elementary School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in California with the same grade levels.
7/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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Neighborhood

21001 Rancho Trabuco
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
School leader: Ms Kathryn Martin
(949) 888-7311
(949) 888-7429
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