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243 South Bush, Orange, CA 92868-3802
Summary
West Orange Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 57th percentile among comparable California schools.
50.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending down.
Math is weaker: 39.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 39.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,789/4,657 (62nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,253/4,657 (52nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 28:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 410 |
| Low-Income Students | 340 (82.9%) |
| English Learners | 126 (30.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.9 points from last year and fell 3.2 points over the full period. Math rose 5.3 points from last year and fell 1.3 points over the full period.
•Math -1.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 32.8% to 65.6% 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 24.9-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 56.4% 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 50% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 36% to 36%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 30.3% to 53.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 49% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.7-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
13.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 46.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 West Orange Elementary compare within the district?
West Orange Elementary is No. 15 in reading and No. 16 in math proficiency among the 26 K–6 schools in Orange Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does West Orange Elementary rank in California?
West Orange Elementary ranks No. 1,789 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,253 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 West Orange Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 13 in reading and No. 14 in math among 26 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.5% meet the reading standard and 35.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does West Orange Elementary compare with other schools in Orange?
West Orange Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 16 K–6 schools in Orange with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OrangeHow does West Orange Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
West Orange Elementary is No. 143 in reading and No. 155 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 |
|---|---|---|
| West Orange ElementaryThis school | 39.2% | 50.8% |
| California iInspire Academy | 29.4% | 38.6% |
| Cambridge Elementary | 24.8% | 33.8% |
