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Email BoardGeorge Washington Carver Elementary
1401 West Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA 92703-3708
Summary
George Washington Carver Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 15th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 29.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 16.9% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 29.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 16.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,658/4,657 (21st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 4,215/4,657 (9th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 429 |
| Low-Income Students | 405 (94.4%) |
| English Learners | 230 (53.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.3 points from last year and rose 0.8 points over the full period. Math fell 6.3 points from last year and fell 6.2 points over the full period.
•Math -6.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 18.0% to 43.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,658 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 36.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 13.1% to 22.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 4,215 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 25.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 George Washington Carver Elementary compare within the district?
George Washington Carver Elementary is No. 11 in reading and No. 20 in math proficiency among the 25 K–5 schools in Santa Ana Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does George Washington Carver Elementary rank in California?
George Washington Carver Elementary ranks No. 3,658 of 4,657 in reading and No. 4,215 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 George Washington Carver Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 11 in reading and No. 20 in math among 25 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 29.3% meet the reading standard and 16.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does George Washington Carver Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Ana?
George Washington Carver Elementary is No. 15 in reading and No. 25 in math proficiency among the 30 K–5 schools in Santa Ana with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa AnaHow does George Washington Carver Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
George Washington Carver Elementary is No. 107 in reading and No. 120 in math proficiency among the 125 K–5 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington Carver ElementaryThis school | 16.9% | 29.8% |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary | 17.2% | 20.7% |
| Adams Elementary | 28.5% | 37.1% |
