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Victoria Elementary School

1025 Victoria St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Top 50%
Tel: (949) 515-6985
victoria.nmusd.us
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Victoria Elementary School serves 273 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Victoria Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Victoria Elementary School's student population of 273 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2007
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
273 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Victoria Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Victoria Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1594 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Victoria Elementary School 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 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
67%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Victoria Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
26%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.49
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Victoria Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Victoria Elementary School's ranking?

Victoria Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Victoria Elementary School?

273 students attend Victoria Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Victoria Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Victoria Elementary School?

Victoria Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Victoria Elementary School offer ?

Victoria Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Victoria Elementary School part of?

Victoria Elementary School is part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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