Below Average
#8477 of 9,539 schools in CA
George Key
School · Placentia-yorba Linda Unified · Placentia, CA
A Placentia-yorba Linda Unified school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1301 East Orangethorpe Ave., Placentia, CA 92870
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George Key score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George Key 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,839/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Placentia), 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
$110,575
Median home value
$871,000
Median rent
$2,267/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92870; 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ParkviewEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Buena Vista Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Eastside ChristianPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Integrity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 1–12 | 3.8 mi | 131 | 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.
Placentia-yorba Linda Unified
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #33 of 34
- District spending per student
- $15,626NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
George Key is listed in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Key
George Key is a public school in Placentia, CA, part of Placentia-yorba Linda Unified, serving approximately 129 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,477 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Key
What grades does George Key serve?
George Key serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend George Key?
George Key has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Key?
The student-teacher ratio at George Key is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Key rank in CA?
George Key ranks #8,477 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is George Key's MySchoolScout rating?
George Key has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 George Key?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Key has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is George Key a charter school?
No, George Key is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Key a Title I school?
No, George Key is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Key?
34.9% of students at George Key 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
- 129
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.7%
- Phone
- (714) 986-7170
- Area population (ZIP 92870)
- 52,384
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 92870; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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