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Myford Elementary

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Myford Elementary ranks 588 th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

588^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 90% of California elementary schools

Summary

Myford Elementary is a well-regarded public elementary school serving approximately 542 students in grades K-5 within the Tustin Unified School District in Irvine, California, consistently ranking in the top 10% of all state elementary schools.

Academically, Myford's students significantly outperform both district and state averages in English, Math, and Science, and the school has shown a decade of remarkably stable high performance. It is particularly effective in supporting economically disadvantaged students and maintains a chronic absenteeism rate less than half the state average. While strong, its performance is part of a wider landscape where nearby schools in the Irvine Unified district, like Santiago Hills Elementary and Brywood Elementary, often rank higher, and specialized programs like the Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy achieve elite results.

Notably, there can be significant performance differences even between very close schools in the same district; for instance, Tustin Ranch Elementary, less than a mile away, ranks lower. Myford delivers its strong results with efficient per-student spending compared to some peers, though recent data suggests some variability in performance for specific student subgroups, which the school will likely monitor. Overall, Myford represents a consistently excellent choice that successfully educates a diverse community.

542

Students ?

26.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,914

Per pupil spending ?

38.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3181 Trevino Dr.
Irvine, CA 92602-0795

(714) 734-1875

District: Tustin Unified

Students who attend Myford Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Pioneer Middle
High:	Arnold O. Beckman High

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

40.4%

Hispanic:

25.8%

White:

20.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 93rd percentile in 2013 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (69% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of California elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 26 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school69%

District avg56%

California avg41%

588^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 10%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 18Elementary Schools in the Tustin Unified

420^th of 1,543Tustin Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	91.4	588 of 5857	90.0%	★★★★☆
2024	92.7	523 of 5869	91.1%	★★★★★
2023	92.9	514 of 5859	91.2%	★★★★★
2022	89.7	704 of 5883	88.0%	★★★★☆
2019	93.1	434 of 5789	92.5%	★★★★★
2018	91.2	556 of 5662	90.2%	★★★★★
2017	93.1	445 of 5692	92.2%	★★★★★
2016	94.6	336 of 5614	94.0%	★★★★★
2015	92.0	510 of 5611	90.9%	★★★★★
2013	91.5	363 of 5530	93.4%	★★★★★
2012	90.9	375 of 5390	93.0%	★★★★★
2011	93.5	214 of 5377	96.0%	★★★★★
2010	93.1	256 of 5314	95.2%	★★★★★
2009	94.2	214 of 5193	95.9%	★★★★★
2008	95.0	179 of 5113	96.5%	★★★★★
2007	96.1	161 of 5113	96.9%	★★★★★
2006	95.0	218 of 4818	95.5%	★★★★★
2005	94.0	270 of 4822	94.4%	★★★★★
2004	96.3	162 of 4809	96.6%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	69.2	416 of 1203	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	78.4	204 of 1205	83.1%	★★★★☆
2023	74.7	280 of 1190	76.5%	★★★★☆
2022	73.3	317 of 1154	72.5%	★★★★☆
2019	73.6	288 of 1149	74.9%	★★★★☆
2018	73.9	283 of 1071	73.6%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2018	87.6	181 of 2128	91.5%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2023	91.5	118 of 3245	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	67.8	595 of 3275	81.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	89.8	609 of 5597	89.1%	★★★★☆
2024	90.8	571 of 5612	89.8%	★★★★☆
2023	90.9	571 of 5609	89.8%	★★★★☆
2022	89.2	682 of 5635	87.9%	★★★★☆
2019	93.8	299 of 5492	94.6%	★★★★★
2018	92.2	430 of 5413	92.1%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	77.0	866 of 5107	83.0%	★★★★☆
2024	77.3	839 of 5107	83.6%	★★★★☆
2023	86.7	487 of 5087	90.4%	★★★★★
2022	87.9	435 of 5084	91.4%	★★★★★
2019	79.5	726 of 4963	85.4%	★★★★☆
2018	64.9	1393 of 4830	71.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	86.3	522 of 5460	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	77.0	966 of 5517	82.5%	★★★★☆
2023	86.9	498 of 5363	90.7%	★★★★★
2022	77.1	865 of 5264	83.6%	★★★★☆
2019	63.1	1559 of 5173	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.5	1480 of 5084	70.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	90.3	566 of 5628	89.9%	★★★★☆
2024	91.9	494 of 5643	91.2%	★★★★★
2023	91.9	510 of 5638	91.0%	★★★★★
2022	87.9	738 of 5663	87.0%	★★★★☆
2019	90.3	564 of 5510	89.8%	★★★★☆
2018	88.4	663 of 5431	87.8%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	81.9	90 of 718	87.5%	★★★★☆
2019	59.8	208 of 445	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	81.0	44 of 339	87.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	79.7	347 of 2635	86.8%	★★★★☆
2023	70.3	469 of 2420	80.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	77.3	514 of 2598	80.2%	★★★★☆
2024	68.5	853 of 2651	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.6	1129 of 2661	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.9	1496 of 2726	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	64.6	1043 of 2834	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.6	1053 of 2737	61.5%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2023)96th percentile+5 vs school

Disabled (2018)91st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)90th percentile~ school

Male (2025)90th percentile~ school

Female (2025)89th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)87th percentile~ school

Special Education (2024)87th percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2025)83rd percentile-7 vs school

White (2025)80th percentile-10 vs school

Asian (2025)65th percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy71%+23 vs state

Mathematics70%+32 vs state

Science63%+31 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Myford Elementary	Public	K-5	3181 Trevino Dr.	Irvine	92602	Orange County	Tustin Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 734-1875	542	21	26.4	38.2%	109 (20.1%)	5 (0.9%)	140 (25.8%)	219 (40.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	67 (12.4%)	91.4	588^th of 5857 public elementary schools	90.0%		92.7	523^rd of 5869 public elementary schools	91.1%	65	63.3		63.3	65.5	70.9	75.3				71.4	70.7	72.5	67.0				69.8					$14,914	$1,785	$13,129
Hicks Canyon Elementary	Public	K-5	3817 Viewpark	Irvine	92602	Orange County	Tustin Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 734-1878	830	31	26.7	37.5%	175 (21.1%)	11 (1.3%)	129 (15.5%)	425 (51.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	88 (10.6%)	93.7	427^th of 5857 public elementary schools	92.7%		94.1	426^th of 5869 public elementary schools	92.7%	1	62.1		62.1	73.8	70.1	77.3				73.9	81.6	73.3	76.6				77.1	97.3	98.2	98.2	98.2	$15,123	$1,478	$13,645
Tustin Ranch Elementary	Public	K-5	12950 Robinson Dr.	Tustin	92782	Orange County	Tustin Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 730-7580	520	20	26.0	61.3%	107 (20.6%)	16 (3.1%)	265 (51.0%)	84 (16.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	45 (8.7%)	67.4	1720^th of 5857 public elementary schools	70.6%		74.8	1372^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	76.6%	348	39.3		39.3	42.4	58.5	64.4				55.3	48.8	58.1	45.6				50.8					$15,479	$1,769	$13,710
Ladera Elementary	Public	K-5	2515 Rawlings Way	Tustin	92782	Orange County	Tustin Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 730-7505	345	13	26.5	32.5%	81 (23.5%)	2 (0.6%)	101 (29.3%)	118 (34.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (12.5%)	89.2	706^th of 5857 public elementary schools	87.9%		85.6	925^th of 5869 public elementary schools	84.2%	219	52.7		52.7	70.7	59.3	74.6				68.3	75.9	70.4	74.6				73.7					$16,610	$2,226	$14,384
Orchard Hills	Public	K-8	11555 Culver Dr.	Irvine	92602	Orange County	Tustin Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 430-2078	1,373	50	27.5	25.1%	208 (15.1%)	11 (0.8%)	121 (8.8%)	893 (65.0%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	135 (9.8%)	98.3	48^th of 5857 public elementary schools	99.2%		97.7	102^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	98.3%	54	82.5	75.7	78.2	80.0	84.4	89.6	85.2	79.5	86.6	84.1	84.6	88.3	89.1	83.0	79.0	80.3	82.7					$14,581	$1,347	$13,234
Tustin Memorial Elementary	Public	K-5	12712 Browning Ave.	Santa Ana	92705	Orange County	Tustin Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 730-7546	613	22	27.8	22.5%	130 (21.2%)	4 (0.7%)	69 (11.3%)	322 (52.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	85 (13.9%)	97.7	102^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	98.3%		97.6	109^th of 5869 public elementary schools	98.1%	7	61.8		61.8	83.8	89.1	90.0				87.7	89.9	93.1	83.6				88.7					$14,962	$1,683	$13,279
Peters Canyon Elementary	Public	K-5	26900 Peters Canyon Rd.	Tustin	92782	Orange County	Tustin Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 730-7540	399	17	24.1	31.3%	75 (18.8%)	7 (1.8%)	107 (26.8%)	161 (40.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (12.0%)	92.7	497^th of 5857 public elementary schools	91.5%		90.5	667^th of 5869 public elementary schools	88.6%	170	60.3		60.3	72.1	74.7	78.1				75.1	64.7	81.3	72.6				74.7					$14,928	$1,817	$13,111
Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1 Liberty	Irvine	92620	Orange County	Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 559-6868	455	16	27.6	13.2%	17 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.3%)	373 (82.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (12.3%)	97.5	113^th of 5857 public elementary schools	98.1%					(n/a)				75.0	97.3					85.2	86.4	97.3					91.4					$17,001	$2,749	$14,252
Canyon View Elementary	Public	K-6	12025 Yale Ct.	Irvine	92620	Orange County	Irvine Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 936-6900	764	26	28.8	12.3%	118 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.5%)	535 (70.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	51 (6.7%)	96.2	220^th of 5857 public elementary schools	96.2%		96.8	179^th of 5869 public elementary schools	97.0%	41	71.1		71.1	78.2	80.2	75.9	82.5			79.0	84.0	81.9	75.0	77.2			79.6	95.0				$12,995	$393	$12,602
Santiago Hills Elementary	Public	K-6	29 Christamon West	Irvine	92620	Orange County	Irvine Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 936-6000	548	19	28.8	12.4%	84 (15.3%)	2 (0.4%)	38 (6.9%)	367 (67.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (10.0%)	98.3	49^th of 5857 public elementary schools	99.2%		98.1	73^rd of 5869 public elementary schools	98.8%	24	79.8		79.8	85.0	82.6	85.9	89.9			85.7	85.0	86.3	91.5	90.4			88.5					$13,419	$366	$13,053

Frequently Asked Questions about Myford Elementary

What schools do graduates of Myford Elementary attend?

Students who attend Myford Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pioneer Middle
High : Arnold O. Beckman High

What is the racial makeup of Myford Elementary?

Students at Myford Elementary are 40% Asian, 26% Hispanic, 20% White, 12% Two or more races.

Is Myford Elementary a good school?

Myford Elementary ranks 588^th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Myford Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 542 students attended Myford Elementary.

What district is Myford Elementary in?

Tustin Unified

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