Very Good
#3321 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 35% in state
Mcpherson Magnet
Elementary School · Orange Unified · Orange, CA
An Orange Unified elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
333 South Prospect St., Orange, CA 92869
- Math 56% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 27.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcpherson Magnet score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcpherson Magnet 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 71Very Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$147,047
Median home value
$935,200
Median rent
$2,335/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92869; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Veta ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Jordan Academy of Language and Computer ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Ousd Edge Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Ousd Home SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 40 | 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.
Orange Unified
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #11 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
Mcpherson Magnet is listed in Orange Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcpherson Magnet
Mcpherson Magnet is a public elementary school in Orange, CA, part of Orange Unified, serving approximately 853 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 27.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,321 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcpherson Magnet
What grades does Mcpherson Magnet serve?
Mcpherson Magnet serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mcpherson Magnet?
Mcpherson Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 853 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcpherson Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcpherson Magnet is 27.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcpherson Magnet rank in CA?
Mcpherson Magnet ranks #3,321 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mcpherson Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcpherson Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Mcpherson Magnet?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcpherson Magnet has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mcpherson Magnet a charter school?
No, Mcpherson Magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcpherson Magnet a Title I school?
No, Mcpherson Magnet is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcpherson Magnet?
42.8% of students at Mcpherson Magnet 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
- 853
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (714) 997-6384
- Area population (ZIP 92869)
- 36,684
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 92869; 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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