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#4747 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 50% in state
Running Springs Academy
Elementary School · Orange Unified · Anaheim, CA
An Orange Unified elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8670 East Running Springs Dr., Anaheim, CA 92808
- Math 69% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Running Springs Academy score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 48 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Running Springs Academy 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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,744/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anaheim), 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
$148,697
Median home value
$1,036,800
Median rent
$2,801/mo
College educated
56.6%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92808; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Rim ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Bryant Ranch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| St Francis of Assisi SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Anaheim Hills MonterssoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–2 | 2.7 mi | 21 | 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.
Orange Unified
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #21 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
Running Springs Academy is listed in Orange Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Running Springs Academy
Running Springs Academy is a public elementary school in Anaheim, CA, part of Orange Unified, serving approximately 622 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,747 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Running Springs Academy
What grades does Running Springs Academy serve?
Running Springs Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Running Springs Academy?
Running Springs Academy has an enrollment of approximately 622 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Running Springs Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Running Springs Academy is 25.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Running Springs Academy rank in CA?
Running Springs Academy ranks #4,747 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Running Springs Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Running Springs Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Running Springs Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Running Springs Academy has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Running Springs Academy a charter school?
No, Running Springs Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Running Springs Academy a Title I school?
No, Running Springs Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Running Springs Academy?
32.0% of students at Running Springs 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
- 622
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (714) 281-4512
- Area population (ZIP 92808)
- 20,829
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 92808; 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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