Very Good
#3570 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate
Middle School · Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana, CA
A Santa Ana Unified middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2000 North Bristol, Santa Ana, CA 92706
- Math 36% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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
81.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,203/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Ana), 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
$96,424
Median home value
$839,100
Median rent
$1,890/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
51.2%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92706; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willard IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Leroy L. Doig IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 7–8 | 1.2 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Advanced Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Vista Heritage Global AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 6–9 | 1.3 mi | 314 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Santa Ana Unified
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #5 of 51
- District spending per student
- $22,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate is listed in Santa Ana Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate is a public middle school in Santa Ana, CA, part of Santa Ana Unified, serving approximately 1,263 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,570 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate
What grades does Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate serve?
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate?
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 1,263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate rank in CA?
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate ranks #3,570 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate a charter school?
No, Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate?
81.4% of students at Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (714) 972-7800
- Area population (ZIP 92706)
- 37,191
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 92706; 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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