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1245 North Van Buren Street, Placentia, CA 92870-4024
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 80th percentile among comparable California schools.
65.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
61.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 65.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 61.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 915/4,657 (80th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 923/4,657 (80th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 538 |
| Low-Income Students | 245 (45.5%) |
| English Learners | 31 (5.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.6 points from last year and rose 2.7 points over the full period. Math fell 1.0 points from last year and rose 0.7 points over the full period.
•Math +0.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 60.0% to 68.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.0-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
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 67.7% 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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 91% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 50% to 72%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 51.8% to 77.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.6-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 63.3% 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 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 Van Buren Elementary compare within the district?
Van Buren Elementary is No. 8 in both reading and math proficiency among the 13 K–6 schools in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Van Buren Elementary rank in California?
Van Buren Elementary ranks No. 915 of 4,657 in reading and No. 923 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 Van Buren Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in reading and No. 6 in math among 13 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.8% meet the reading standard and 48.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Van Buren Elementary compare with other schools in Placentia?
Van Buren Elementary is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–6 schools in Placentia with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PlacentiaHow does Van Buren Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Van Buren Elementary is No. 74 in reading and No. 73 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Van Buren ElementaryThis school | 61.9% | 65.5% |
| Brookhaven Elementary | 66.1% | 70.8% |
| Charles Wagner Elementary | 63.6% | 73.5% |
