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#4064 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 43% in state
Excel Academy Charter
School · Excel Academy Charter District · Irvine, CA
A charter school in Irvine, CA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 Technology Dr. Bldg. I Ste. 811, Irvine, CA 92618
- Math 51% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Excel Academy Charter score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 56% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Excel Academy Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,479/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Irvine), 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
$135,609
Median home value
$1,153,400
Median rent
$3,053/mo
College educated
72.5%
Homeownership
39.5%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 602 | Compare → |
| Mardan SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Pacific AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative)Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 161 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Excel Academy Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,270NCES 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.
Excel Academy Charter is listed in Excel Academy Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Excel Academy Charter
Excel Academy Charter is a public school in Irvine, CA, part of Excel Academy Charter District, serving approximately 967 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,064 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Excel Academy Charter
What grades does Excel Academy Charter serve?
Excel Academy Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Excel Academy Charter?
Excel Academy Charter has an enrollment of approximately 967 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excel Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Excel Academy Charter is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Excel Academy Charter rank in CA?
Excel Academy Charter ranks #4,064 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Excel Academy Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Excel Academy Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Excel Academy Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Excel Academy Charter has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Excel Academy Charter a charter school?
Yes, Excel Academy Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Excel Academy Charter a Title I school?
No, Excel Academy Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Excel Academy Charter?
41.9% of students at Excel Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 967
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.0%
- Phone
- (949) 387-7822
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 92618)
- 62,296
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 92618; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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