Mcpherson Magnet serves 835 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Math Proficiency: 63%
- Reading Proficiency: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcpherson Magnet's student population of 835 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
835 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcpherson Magnet is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)63%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)72%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
13%
12%

Hispanic
53%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
28%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Mcpherson Magnet?
835 students attend Mcpherson Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mcpherson Magnet students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcpherson Magnet?
Mcpherson Magnet has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mcpherson Magnet offer ?
Mcpherson Magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mcpherson Magnet part of?
Mcpherson Magnet is part of Orange Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 8/28/2021
So far it''s been a great school! My child hasn''t experienced any bullying in 3rd grade and the teaches are awesome. This is my child''s second year attending!! So far good!
5 3/23/2020
Our child is having a great time at school, and the teachers are wonderful.
1 7/1/2019
It is obvious that the administrators are still new. No wonder the bullying at school is out of control. The school district need to keep an eye on the principal, especially the assistant principal at McPherson Magnet school. It is encouraged that they need to take workshops on how to handle bullying as well as take credential/masters courses in positive behavior assessment.
5 5/11/2018
It's good
2 4/10/2012
good academics but very cold environment. Unkind to students on many levels and starts at top.
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