Serving 829 students in grades 5-8, Spurgeon 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 was 6% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
829 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)14%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Spurgeon Intermediate?
829 students attend Spurgeon Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Spurgeon Intermediate students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spurgeon Intermediate?
Spurgeon Intermediate has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Spurgeon Intermediate offer ?
Spurgeon Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Spurgeon Intermediate part of?
Spurgeon Intermediate is part of Santa Ana Unified School District.
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