James A. Whitaker Elementary vs Orangethorpe Elementary
Orangethorpe Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.1/10 compared to 5.6/10. In math proficiency, James A. Whitaker Elementary leads at 42.0%.
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James A. Whitaker Elementary
Buena Park, CA
5.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
579 students
Orangethorpe Elementary
Fullerton, CA
7.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
530 students
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| Metric | James A. Whitaker Elementary | Orangethorpe Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.6 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.3 | 5.9 |
| Growth Score | 5.3 | 8.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.6% | 79.6% |
| Environment Score | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| State Rank | #6,499 of 9,557 | #3,113 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 32th | 67th |
Test Scores
| Subject | James A. Whitaker Elementary | Orangethorpe Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 26.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 39.0% | 39.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | James A. Whitaker Elementary | Orangethorpe Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 6th |
| Enrollment | 579 | 530 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 20.0:1 | 24.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.6% | 79.6% |
| District | Buena Park Elementary | Fullerton Elementary |
| City | Buena Park | Fullerton |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Buena Park (90621) | Fullerton (92833) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $94,679 | $113,296 |
| Median Home Value | $734,400 | $844,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,061 | $2,155 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 31.5% | 43.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 31 min |