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Tustin Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 24 public elementary schools serving 14,535 students in Tustin Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Tustin Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
28 Schools
7,685 Schools
# Students
22,014 Students
3,822,157 Students
# Teachers
835 Teachers
173,567 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
District Rank
Tustin Unified School District, which is ranked #173 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#191 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.63
# American Indian Students
39 Students
17,644 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5,180 Students
438,802 Students
% Asian Students
24%
12%
# Hispanic Students
10,308 Students
2,121,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
56%
# Black Students
342 Students
196,201 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
4,733 Students
807,765 Students
% White Students
21%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
64 Students
15,388 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,332 Students
222,553 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,483
467,500
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,423
408,159
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,562
421,006
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,485
426,320
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,574
432,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,577
440,539
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,595
440,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,620
307,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,827
321,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,908
40,390
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,991
37,813
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,916
36,857
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,053
41,543
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,665 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,876 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$345 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$306 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,665
$19,806
Spending / Student
$13,876
$18,241
Best Tustin Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tustin Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12712 Browning Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 730-7546
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 730-7546
Grades: K-5
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Hicks Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3817 Viewpark
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-1878
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-1878
Grades: K-5
| 820 students
Rank: #33.
Myford Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3181 Trevino Dr.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-1875
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-1875
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Ladera Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2515 Rawlings Way
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7505
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7505
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Arroyo Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11112 Coronel Rd.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7381
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7381
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
Rank: #66.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15400 Lansdowne Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2066
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2066
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #77.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Pioneer Rd.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7534
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7534
Grades: 6-8
| 885 students
Rank: #88.
Hewes Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13232 Hewes Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7348
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7348
Grades: 6-8
| 864 students
Rank: #99.
Guin Foss Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18492 Vanderlip Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7552
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7552
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #1010.
Sycamore Magnet Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1402 Sycamore Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7360
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7360
Grades: K-8
| 1,342 students
Rank: #1111.
Red Hill Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11911 Red Hill Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 730-7543
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 730-7543
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #1212.
Tustin Connect
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1151 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 430-2052
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 430-2052
Grades: K-12
| 444 students
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Barbara Benson Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12712 Elizabeth Way
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7531
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7531
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1362 Mitchell Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7385
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7385
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
C. E. Utt Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13601 Browning Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7573
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7573
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Columbus Tustin Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17952 Beneta Way
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7352
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7352
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Loma Vista Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13822 Prospect Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7528
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7528
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Orchard Hills
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11555 Culver Dr.
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 430-2078
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 430-2078
Grades: K-8
| 1,351 students
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Peters Canyon Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26900 Peters Canyon Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 730-7540
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 730-7540
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #2020.
Tustin Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12950 Robinson Dr.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7580
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7580
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #2121.
W. R. Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14392 Browning Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7536
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7536
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #2222.
Helen Estock Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14741 N. B St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7390
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7390
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #2323.
Robert Heideman Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15571 Williams St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7521
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7521
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: n/an/a
15500 Legacy Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2088
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2088
Grades: 6-12
| 685 students
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