Serving 1,214 students in grades 6-8, Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
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)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 15%
- Reading Proficiency: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate's student population of 1,214 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate is 0.06, which is less than 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)15%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate?
1,214 students attend Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate?
Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate offer ?
Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate part of?
Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate is part of Santa Ana Unified School District.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
5 3/24/2020
I love this school I don't ever wanna leave villa because it is a very good school yes it sometimes has fights but its is one of the best schools ever I am the second generation to go to villa and I love it I begged my mom to let me go there because she was gonna put me in heninger but I refused to go and I was so happy when I got accepted in the school and was picked in the raffle I am a 7th grader now and i still love going to villa even tho i don't really like school i like going because I get to see some very amazing friends just like my best friend ever he is the best and I love him a lot so that's it by people of the world.
2 7/4/2011
Large class sizes, frequent administrative turnover, and low teacher morale plague this fundamental school, making it difficult for parents to be involved and students to be successful. Due to budget cuts, extracurricular clubs and activities and support of ABC program have all but disappeared. Quality of teaching and academic programs has been greatly reduced over the last three years.
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