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#6495 of 9,539 schools in CA
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
Middle School · Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana, CA
A Santa Ana Unified middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1111 South Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92707
- Math 10% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 14% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (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
87.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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
$99,491
Median home value
$635,600
Median rent
$2,141/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
48.6%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92707; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond A. Villa Fundamental IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 998 | Compare → |
| Gerald P. Carr IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 958 | Compare → |
| Willard IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Douglas Macarthur Fundamental IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 1,075 | 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.
Santa Ana Unified
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #22 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
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate is listed in Santa Ana Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate is a public middle school in Santa Ana, CA, part of Santa Ana Unified, serving approximately 673 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,495 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
What grades does Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate serve?
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate?
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 673 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate rank in CA?
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate ranks #6,495 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate a charter school?
No, Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate?
87.2% of students at Julia C. Lathrop 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
- 673
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (714) 567-3300
- Area population (ZIP 92707)
- 59,213
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 92707; 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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