McPherson Magnet School
McPherson Magnet School
About This School
Preschool | Grades K-8 | Orange Unified
McPherson Magnet School is located in Orange, CA and is one of 41 schools in Orange Unified School District. It is a magnet school that serves 894 students in grades K-8.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
McPherson Magnet School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See McPherson Magnet School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
McPherson Magnet School had an API growth score of 918 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. McPherson Magnet School's 2012 base score was 909 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, McPherson Magnet School had 27 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about McPherson Magnet School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
McPherson Magnet School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See McPherson Magnet School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
McPherson Magnet School had an API growth score of 918 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. McPherson Magnet School's 2012 base score was 909 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, McPherson Magnet School had 27 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about McPherson Magnet School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
333 South Prospect St, Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6384
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| la Veta Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Jordan Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Orange Unified School District Home School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Ousd Community Day 0.7 miles |  |
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| Prospect Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 894
48%
52%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, McPherson Magnet School had 10% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
54%
Hispanic
26%
Asian/Pacific Islander
14%
Two or More Races
5%
Black
2%
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Orange Unified District Spending
$8,115Per Pupil
The Orange Unified spends $8,115 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 35% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Orange Unified District
27:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, McPherson Magnet School had 27 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Orange Unified School DistrictTest Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
English Language Arts
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71%
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Math
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Language
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Mathematics
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Reading
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Spelling
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English Language Arts
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state
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Math
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English Language Arts
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Math
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Math
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Reading
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Algebra I
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English Language Arts
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Math
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45%
state
39%
Algebra I
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55%
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English Language Arts
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70%
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52%
state
41%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
school
37%
district
35%
state
23%
Geometry
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74%
district
81%
state
83%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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58%
district
47%
state
35%
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English Language Arts
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69%
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55%
state
48%
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Math
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88%
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65%
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59%
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Language
school
59%
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52%
state
47%
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Mathematics
school
85%
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61%
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56%
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Reading
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53%
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43%
state
38%
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Spelling
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69%
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60%
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Math
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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72%
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46%
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69%
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57%
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47%
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44%
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Language
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76%
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Mathematics
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Reading
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Spelling
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Algebra I
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Math
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Algebra I
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42%
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English Language Arts
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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50%
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42%
state
31%
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Geometry
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96%
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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67%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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88%
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52%
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Algebra I
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Algebra I
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General Mathematics
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Social Science Grade 8
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Algebra I
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General Mathematics
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Geometry
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Algebra I
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General Mathematics
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Geometry
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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Social Science Grade 8
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General Mathematics
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Geometry
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Math
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English Language Arts
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General Mathematics
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Geometry
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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Algebra I
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General Mathematics
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Geometry
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Math
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English Language Arts
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Math
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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English Language Arts
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78%
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Math
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74%
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Algebra I
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92%
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89%
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English Language Arts
school
90%
district
71%
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62%
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Math
school
72%
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60%
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52%
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Algebra I
school
38%
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76%
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49%
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English Language Arts
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81%
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73%
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59%
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General Mathematics
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55%
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40%
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32%
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Geometry
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90%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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94%
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TestRating
9 out of 10
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