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Romero-cruz Academy
Elementary School · Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana, CA
A Santa Ana Unified elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2701 West Fifth St., Santa Ana, CA 92703
- Math 9% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Romero-cruz Academy score 9% 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 43 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Romero-cruz Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- 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
$80,817
Median home value
$585,900
Median rent
$1,922/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
48.7%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92703; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Condor Global AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Magnolia Science Academy Santa AnaCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Abraham Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Fremont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 403 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #51 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
Romero-cruz Academy is listed in Santa Ana Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Romero-cruz Academy
Romero-cruz Academy is a public elementary school in Santa Ana, CA, part of Santa Ana Unified, serving approximately 894 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #9,152 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Romero-cruz Academy
What grades does Romero-cruz Academy serve?
Romero-cruz Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Romero-cruz Academy?
Romero-cruz Academy has an enrollment of approximately 894 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Romero-cruz Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Romero-cruz Academy 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 Romero-cruz Academy rank in CA?
Romero-cruz Academy ranks #9,152 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Romero-cruz Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Romero-cruz Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Romero-cruz Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Romero-cruz Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Romero-cruz Academy a charter school?
No, Romero-cruz Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Romero-cruz Academy a Title I school?
No, Romero-cruz Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Romero-cruz Academy?
83.0% of students at Romero-cruz Academy 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
- 894
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (714) 480-2200
- Area population (ZIP 92703)
- 62,223
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 92703; 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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