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Taft Elementary School vs. University Park Elementary School

Should you attend Taft Elementary School or University Park Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Taft Elementary School
1829 North Cambridge
Orange, CA 92865
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
University Park Elementary School
4572 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Taft Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

University Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Taft Elementary School 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 495 students in grades Kindergarten-6, University Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
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 Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
436 students
495 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Taft Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at University Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Taft Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at University Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Taft Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at University Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Taft Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Orange Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at University Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Irvine Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5911 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#1472 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Taft Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of University Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
60%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Taft Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Orange Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Irvine Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
63%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Taft Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Orange Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Irvine Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in CA)
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Taft Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of University Park Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
62
90
Grade 1 Students
48
65
Grade 2 Students
45
57
Grade 3 Students
57
58
Grade 4 Students
62
73
Grade 5 Students
69
81
Grade 6 Students
93
71

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Taft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Orange Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at University Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
2%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Taft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Orange Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at University Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
89%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Taft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Orange Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at University Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Taft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Orange Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at University Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
4%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Taft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Orange Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at University Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at University Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Two or more races
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Taft Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Orange Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at University Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.21
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Taft Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Orange Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of University Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Irvine Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Taft Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Orange Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at University Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Irvine Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Taft Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Orange Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at University Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Irvine Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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