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13601 Browning Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780-5212
Summary
C. E. Utt Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 50th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 46.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 28.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 46.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 28.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 561/1,204 (53rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 654/1,204 (46th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 554 |
| Low-Income Students | 455 (82.1%) |
| English Learners | 142 (25.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.2 points from last year and rose 3.4 points over the full period. Math rose 0.8 points from last year and fell 0.5 points over the full period.
•Math -0.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 36.8% to 52.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 47% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 51.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 57% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 43%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 22.6% to 36.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 654 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.4-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 33.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does C. E. Utt Middle compare within the district?
C. E. Utt Middle is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 6–8 schools in Tustin Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does C. E. Utt Middle rank in California?
C. E. Utt Middle ranks No. 561 of 1,204 in reading and No. 654 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at C. E. Utt Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in both subjects among 4 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.7% meet the reading standard and 24.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does C. E. Utt Middle compare with other schools in Tustin?
C. E. Utt Middle is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Tustin with 2026 results.
Explore schools in TustinHow does C. E. Utt Middle compare with other schools in Orange County?
C. E. Utt Middle is No. 30 in reading and No. 33 in math proficiency among the 39 6–8 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| C. E. Utt MiddleThis school | 28.2% | 46.1% |
| Columbus Tustin Middle | 32.0% | 46.9% |
| Pioneer Middle | 65.0% | 75.3% |
