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2450 West Alton, Santa Ana, CA 92704-7118
Summary
Jim Thorpe Fundamental is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 56th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 47.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 42.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 47.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 42.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,055/4,657 (56th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,034/4,657 (56th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 738 |
| Low-Income Students | 530 (71.8%) |
| English Learners | 157 (21.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.4 points from last year and fell 2.9 points over the full period. Math rose 3.3 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math -1.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 45.0% to 51.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 45% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.5-point reading income gap is about the same as the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
20.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 46.8% 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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 40% to 63%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 35.9% to 51.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 44% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
25.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 40.7% 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 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 Jim Thorpe Fundamental compare within the district?
Jim Thorpe Fundamental is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 25 K–5 schools in Santa Ana Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Jim Thorpe Fundamental rank in California?
Jim Thorpe Fundamental ranks No. 2,055 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,034 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 Jim Thorpe Fundamental compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 25 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 44.3% meet the reading standard and 39.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Jim Thorpe Fundamental compare with other schools in Santa Ana?
Jim Thorpe Fundamental is No. 6 in both reading and math proficiency among the 30 K–5 schools in Santa Ana with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa AnaHow does Jim Thorpe Fundamental compare with other schools in Orange County?
Jim Thorpe Fundamental is No. 79 in both reading and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Thorpe FundamentalThis school | 42.2% | 47.3% |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary | 17.2% | 20.7% |
| Adams Elementary | 28.5% | 37.1% |
