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#6327 of 9,539 schools in CA
Finley Elementary
Elementary School · Westminster · Westminster, CA
A Westminster elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13521 Edwards St., Westminster, CA 92683
- Math 28% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Finley Elementary score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Finley Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,950/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westminster), 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
$82,703
Median home value
$820,000
Median rent
$2,101/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
52.2%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92683; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Little LightPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.5 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Little Light PreschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Fryberger ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 322 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Westminster
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #15 of 16
- District spending per student
- $18,754NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Finley Elementary is listed in Westminster; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Finley Elementary
Finley Elementary is a public elementary school in Westminster, CA, part of Westminster, serving approximately 323 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,327 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Finley Elementary
What grades does Finley Elementary serve?
Finley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Finley Elementary?
Finley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Finley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Finley Elementary is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Finley Elementary rank in CA?
Finley Elementary ranks #6,327 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Finley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Finley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Finley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Finley Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Finley Elementary a charter school?
No, Finley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Finley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Finley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Finley Elementary?
79.6% of students at Finley Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (714) 895-7764
- Area population (ZIP 92683)
- 90,140
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 92683; 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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