Mcfadden Institute Of Technology

2701 S. Raitt
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,063 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mcfadden Institute Of Technology ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,063 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mcfadden Institute Of Technology's student population of 1,063 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,063 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mcfadden Institute Of Technology ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcfadden Institute Of Technology is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8394 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mcfadden Institute Of Technology, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mcfadden Institute Of Technology and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mcfadden Institute Of Technology and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mcfadden Institute Of Technology and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
94%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mcfadden Institute Of Technology and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mcfadden Institute Of Technology and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mcfadden Institute Of Technology.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Mcfadden Institute Of Technology and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mcfadden Institute Of Technology and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mcfadden Institute Of Technology and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcfadden Institute Of Technology's ranking?
Mcfadden Institute Of Technology is ranked #8394 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mcfadden Institute Of Technology often compared to?
Mcfadden Institute Of Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mcfadden Institute Of Technology?
1,063 students attend Mcfadden Institute Of Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mcfadden Institute Of Technology students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcfadden Institute Of Technology?
Mcfadden Institute Of Technology has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mcfadden Institute Of Technology offer ?
Mcfadden Institute Of Technology offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mcfadden Institute Of Technology part of?
Mcfadden Institute Of Technology is part of Santa Ana Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Mcfadden Institute Of Technology located?
Mcfadden Institute Of Technology is located in the Thornton Park neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Thornton Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,063 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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