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#1671 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 18% in state

Vibrant Minds Charter

Elementary School · Vibrant Minds Charter District · Anaheim, CA

A charter elementary school in Anaheim, CA where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

412 West Carl Karcher Way, Anaheim, CA 92801

  • Math 46% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 57% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 30.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change+0.51 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+0.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.1 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+19.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio30.2:1
District spending per student$14,780
Chronic Absenteeism28.9%

Students at Vibrant Minds Charter score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency46%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency57%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 7 points since 2018, reaching 51% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Vibrant Minds Charter 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 78Very Walkable
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • 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

$78,477

Median home value

$632,600

Median rent

$1,977/mo

College educated

21.1%

Homeownership

36.4%

Poverty rate

14.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mann (horace) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2K–60.3 mi701Compare →
Henry (patrick) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.8K–60.5 mi416Compare →
Woodcrest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.0K–60.7 mi310Compare →
Montessori Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–30.9 mi8Compare →

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.

Vibrant Minds Charter District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$14,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Vibrant Minds Charter is listed in Vibrant Minds Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vibrant Minds Charter

Vibrant Minds Charter is a public elementary school in Anaheim, CA, part of Vibrant Minds Charter District, serving approximately 242 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 30.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,671 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vibrant Minds Charter

What grades does Vibrant Minds Charter serve?

Vibrant Minds Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Vibrant Minds Charter?

Vibrant Minds Charter has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vibrant Minds Charter?

The student-teacher ratio at Vibrant Minds Charter is 30.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vibrant Minds Charter rank in CA?

Vibrant Minds Charter ranks #1,671 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Vibrant Minds Charter's MySchoolScout rating?

Vibrant Minds Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Vibrant Minds Charter?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vibrant Minds Charter has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Vibrant Minds Charter a charter school?

Yes, Vibrant Minds Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Vibrant Minds Charter a Title I school?

No, Vibrant Minds Charter is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vibrant Minds Charter?

75.6% of students at Vibrant Minds Charter 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 – 6th
Enrollment
242
Student-Teacher Ratio
30.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.9%
Area population (ZIP 92801)
61,218
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
35.1
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 92801; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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