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4572 Sandburg Way, Irvine, CA 92612-2735
Summary
University Park Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 77th percentile among comparable California schools.
58.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
64.3% of students met California's math standard and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 58.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 64.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,275/4,657 (73rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 824/4,657 (82nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 27:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 509 |
| Low-Income Students | 181 (35.6%) |
| English Learners | 123 (24.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.9 points from last year and rose 1.0 points over the full period. Math rose 3.2 points from last year and rose 8.5 points over the full period.
•Math +8.5 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 46.9% to 75.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 28% 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
16.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 67.9% 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 77% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 42% to 68%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 43.1% to 83.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
44.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 66.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose 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 University Park Elementary compare within the district?
University Park Elementary is tied for No. 23 in reading and No. 18 in math proficiency among the 24 K–6 schools in Irvine Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does University Park Elementary rank in California?
University Park Elementary ranks No. 1,275 of 4,657 in reading and No. 824 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 University Park Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 23 in reading and No. 10 in math among 24 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 42.3% meet the reading standard and 56.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does University Park Elementary compare with other schools in Irvine?
University Park Elementary is tied for No. 23 in reading and No. 18 in math proficiency among the 24 K–6 schools in Irvine with 2026 results.
Explore schools in IrvineHow does University Park Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
University Park Elementary is tied for No. 104 in reading and No. 66 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 |
|---|---|---|
| University Park ElementaryThis school | 64.3% | 58.6% |
| Alderwood Elementary | 60.3% | 69.7% |
| Bonita Canyon Elementary | 81.1% | 82.2% |
