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4600 West McFadden Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92704-1142
Summary
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 62nd percentile among comparable California schools.
51.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 37.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 51.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 459/1,204 (62nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 459/1,204 (62nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 534 |
| Low-Income Students | 472 (88.4%) |
| English Learners | 174 (32.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.4 points from last year and rose 4.4 points over the full period. Math rose 12.1 points from last year and rose 9.4 points over the full period.
•Math +9.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 47.5% to 55.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.5-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
8.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 58.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 31% to 31%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 37.0% to 37.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.4-point math income gap is wider than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 47.3% 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 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate compare within the district?
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 7–8 schools in Garden Grove Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate rank in California?
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate ranks No. 459 of 1,204 in reading and No. 459 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 Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in both subjects among 4 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.2% meet the reading standard and 33.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate compare with other schools in Orange County?
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate is No. 25 in reading and No. 24 in math proficiency among the 37 7–8 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen R. Fitz IntermediateThis school | 37.1% | 51.3% |
| Alamitos Intermediate | 47.9% | 56.7% |
| Donald S. Jordan Intermediate | 63.6% | 68.5% |
