Excellent
#1125 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 12% in state
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy
Elementary School · Orange Unified · Orange, CA
An Orange Unified elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
515 West Fletcher St., Orange, CA 92865
- Math 55% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2018, reaching 57% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,525/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orange), 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
$130,258
Median home value
$842,700
Median rent
$2,343/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92865; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul's LutheranPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| St Paul's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| International School of Orange CountyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 99 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Orange Unified
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy is listed in Orange Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy is a public elementary school in Orange, CA, part of Orange Unified, serving approximately 497 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,125 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy
What grades does Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy serve?
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy?
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy has an enrollment of approximately 497 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy is 26.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy rank in CA?
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy ranks #1,125 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy a charter school?
No, Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy a Title I school?
No, Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy?
52.7% of students at Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 497
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (714) 997-6181
- Area population (ZIP 92865)
- 20,897
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 92865; 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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