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333 South Prospect Street, Orange, CA 92869-4825
Summary
McPherson Magnet is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 93rd percentile among comparable California schools.
73.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
61.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 73.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 61.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 109/1,734 (94th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 148/1,735 (92nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 863 |
| Low-Income Students | 366 (42.4%) |
| English Learners | 59 (6.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.5 points from last year and rose 2.3 points over the full period. Math rose 5.3 points from last year and rose 5.4 points over the full period.
•Math +5.4 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 Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 60.9% to 81.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 75.5% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 82% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 49% to 79%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 48.5% to 69.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.3-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
25.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 62.8% 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 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–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 McPherson Magnet compare within the district?
McPherson Magnet is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Orange Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does McPherson Magnet rank in California?
McPherson Magnet ranks No. 109 of 1,734 in reading and No. 148 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does McPherson Magnet compare with other schools in Orange?
McPherson Magnet is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Orange with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OrangeHow does McPherson Magnet compare with other schools in Orange County?
McPherson Magnet is No. 6 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 25 K–8 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| McPherson MagnetThis school | 61.3% | 73.7% |
| OUSD Home Sch | 0.0% | 23.1% |
| Explore Academy | 6.5% | 20.0% |
