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#8426 of 9,539 schools in CA
International School for Science and Culture
Elementary School · International School for Science and Culture District · Costa Mesa, CA
A charter elementary school in Costa Mesa, CA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1770 Tustin Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- Math 34% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at International School for Science and Culture score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2022, to 36% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 6 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,601/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Costa Mesa), 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
$105,039
Median home value
$1,074,900
Median rent
$2,299/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
37.1%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92627; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| Mariners ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Newport Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Woodland Child Devt CenterPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Woodland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–2 | 0.7 mi | 455 | 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.
International School for Science and Culture District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,746NCES 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.
International School for Science and Culture is listed in International School for Science and Culture District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About International School for Science and Culture
International School for Science and Culture is a public elementary school in Costa Mesa, CA, part of International School for Science and Culture District, serving approximately 114 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,426 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about International School for Science and Culture
What grades does International School for Science and Culture serve?
International School for Science and Culture serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend International School for Science and Culture?
International School for Science and Culture has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International School for Science and Culture?
The student-teacher ratio at International School for Science and Culture is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does International School for Science and Culture rank in CA?
International School for Science and Culture ranks #8,426 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is International School for Science and Culture's MySchoolScout rating?
International School for Science and Culture 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 International School for Science and Culture?
Based on loaded state assessment records, International School for Science and Culture has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is International School for Science and Culture a charter school?
Yes, International School for Science and Culture is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is International School for Science and Culture a Title I school?
No, International School for Science and Culture is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for International School for Science and Culture?
58.8% of students at International School for Science and Culture 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 114
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.6%
- Phone
- (949) 441-4500
- Area population (ZIP 92627)
- 60,751
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 92627; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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