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#6653 of 9,539 schools in CA
Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate
Middle School · Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana, CA
A Santa Ana Unified middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1441 East Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701
- Math 13% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$68,697
Median home value
$608,300
Median rent
$1,650/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
29.2%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92701; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia C. Lathrop IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 673 | Compare → |
| Citrus Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Columbus Tustin MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 604 | Compare → |
| Willard IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 444 | 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
- #26 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
Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate is listed in Santa Ana Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate
Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate is a public middle school in Santa Ana, CA, part of Santa Ana Unified, serving approximately 998 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,653 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate
What grades does Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate serve?
Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate?
Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 998 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate rank in CA?
Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate ranks #6,653 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate a charter school?
No, Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate?
81.7% of students at Raymond A. Villa 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
- 998
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (714) 558-5100
- Area population (ZIP 92701)
- 48,272
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 92701; 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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