Very Good
#3320 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 35% in state
EL Rancho Charter
Middle School · Orange Unified · Anaheim, CA
An Orange Unified charter middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
181 South Del Giorgio Rd., Anaheim, CA 92808
- Math 62% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 28.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at EL Rancho Charter score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where EL Rancho Charter 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 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,744/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anaheim), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$148,697
Median home value
$1,036,800
Median rent
$2,801/mo
College educated
56.6%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92808; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon HillsEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Bernardo Yorba MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–8 | 2.2 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Integrity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 1–12 | 2.5 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 1–12 | 3.5 mi | 50 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orange Unified
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #10 of 39
- District spending per student
- $15,147NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
EL Rancho Charter is listed in Orange Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About EL Rancho Charter
EL Rancho Charter is a public middle school in Anaheim, CA, part of Orange Unified, serving approximately 1,121 students in grades 7th-8th with a 28.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,320 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EL Rancho Charter
What grades does EL Rancho Charter serve?
EL Rancho Charter serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend EL Rancho Charter?
EL Rancho Charter has an enrollment of approximately 1,121 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Rancho Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Rancho Charter is 28.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does EL Rancho Charter rank in CA?
EL Rancho Charter ranks #3,320 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is EL Rancho Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Rancho Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 EL Rancho Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Rancho Charter has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is EL Rancho Charter a charter school?
Yes, EL Rancho Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is EL Rancho Charter a Title I school?
No, EL Rancho Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Rancho Charter?
29.0% of students at EL Rancho Charter 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (714) 997-6238
- Area population (ZIP 92808)
- 20,829
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92808; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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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