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Email BoardDr. Jonas E. Salk
1411 South Gilbert Street, Anaheim, CA 92804-5230
Summary
Dr. Jonas E. Salk is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 66th percentile among comparable California schools.
56.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 46.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,441/4,657 (69th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,725/4,657 (63rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 627 |
| Low-Income Students | 461 (75.0%) |
| English Learners | 207 (33.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.7 points from last year and rose 10.6 points over the full period. Math rose 1.5 points from last year and rose 4.7 points over the full period.
•Math +4.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 50.0% to 62.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 31% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.9-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
26.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 57.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 68% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 42% to 44%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 32.6% to 53.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.7-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
22.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 47.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Dr. Jonas E. Salk compare within the district?
Dr. Jonas E. Salk is No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 9 K–6 schools in Magnolia Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Dr. Jonas E. Salk rank in California?
Dr. Jonas E. Salk ranks No. 1,441 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,725 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Dr. Jonas E. Salk compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 9 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.6% meet the reading standard and 43.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Dr. Jonas E. Salk compare with other schools in Anaheim?
Dr. Jonas E. Salk is No. 9 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 46 K–6 schools in Anaheim with 2026 results.
Explore schools in AnaheimHow does Dr. Jonas E. Salk compare with other schools in Orange County?
Dr. Jonas E. Salk is No. 119 in reading and No. 132 in math proficiency among the 236 K–6 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jonas E. SalkThis school | 46.8% | 56.0% |
| Dr. Albert Schweitzer Leadership Academy | 49.5% | 52.1% |
| Dr. Peter Marshall | 48.0% | 53.8% |
