Below Average
#8029 of 9,539 schools in CA
Access County Community
School · Orange County Department of Education · Costa Mesa, CA
An Orange County Department of Education school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 9050, Costa Mesa, CA 92628
- Math 5% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 50% (2024)
- 29.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Access County Community score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 12% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Access County Community sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,601/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Suncoast Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,067 | Compare → |
| California Pacific Charter - San DiegoCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| California Pacific Charter- Los AngelesCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 428 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Orange County Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $104,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Access County Community is listed in Orange County Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Access County Community
Access County Community is a public school in Costa Mesa, CA, part of Orange County Department of Education, serving approximately 1,525 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #8,029 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Access County Community
What grades does Access County Community serve?
Access County Community serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Access County Community?
Access County Community has an enrollment of approximately 1,525 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Access County Community?
The student-teacher ratio at Access County Community is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Access County Community rank in CA?
Access County Community ranks #8,029 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Access County Community's MySchoolScout rating?
Access County Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Access County Community?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Access County Community has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Access County Community a charter school?
No, Access County Community is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Access County Community a Title I school?
No, Access County Community is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Access County Community?
87.9% of students at Access County Community qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,525
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 88.6%
- Phone
- (714) 245-6404
- 4-Year Graduation
- 29.0%
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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