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Serrano Elementary

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Serrano Elementary ranks 1636 th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

1636^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 72% of California elementary schools

Summary

Serrano Elementary is a well-regarded K-6 public school serving 524 students in Villa Park, part of the Orange Unified School District, known for its strong academic performance relative to its student population.

The school consistently earns a 4-star rating and outperforms both state and district averages in core subjects, with science being a particular area of excellence. While many schools in the district show a strong link between family income levels and test scores, Serrano stands out for achieving above-average results—ranking in the 72nd percentile statewide—even though about 40% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. It notably outperforms nearby schools with similar or higher economic need, such as Taft Elementary and Handy Elementary, in English and Math. The school has also made significant progress in improving student attendance, reducing chronic absenteeism to 12%, which is better than the district and state averages.

An analysis of test scores shows that student performance in English Language Arts improves in the upper grades, but there is a noted decline in Mathematics proficiency starting in 5th grade, suggesting a potential area for focus. Compared to other local options, Serrano provides a strong, consistent education, offering a more accessible alternative to the highest-performing schools like Nohl Canyon Elementary and Villa Park Elementary, which serve communities with lower poverty rates. Overall, Serrano Elementary is a solid choice that delivers quality educational outcomes for its diverse community.

524

Students ?

24.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,485

Per pupil spending ?

40.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

17741 Serrano Ave.
Villa Park, CA 92861-1213

(714) 997-6275

District: Orange Unified

Students who attend Serrano Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Cerro Villa Middle
High:	Villa Park High

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.4%

Hispanic:

36.1%

Two or more races:

12.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 83rd percentile in 2013 → 72nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (52% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Above the California median (72nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2013

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

!Large classes — about 25 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg50%

California avg41%

1,636^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 28%▼ down 8 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to top 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 27Elementary Schools in the Orange Unified

483^rd of 1,543Orange 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	69.3	1636 of 5857	72.1%	★★★★☆
2024	66.9	1737 of 5869	70.4%	★★★★☆
2023	76.0	1322 of 5859	77.4%	★★★★☆
2022	67.2	1727 of 5883	70.6%	★★★★☆
2019	77.4	1274 of 5789	78.0%	★★★★☆
2018	72.1	1474 of 5662	74.0%	★★★★☆
2017	70.3	1548 of 5692	72.8%	★★★★☆
2016	74.4	1331 of 5614	76.3%	★★★★☆
2015	79.6	1119 of 5611	80.1%	★★★★☆
2013	82.4	925 of 5530	83.3%	★★★★☆
2012	81.8	923 of 5390	82.9%	★★★★☆
2011	90.9	388 of 5377	92.8%	★★★★★
2010	88.9	511 of 5314	90.4%	★★★★★
2009	89.1	525 of 5193	89.9%	★★★★☆
2008	89.4	517 of 5113	89.9%	★★★★☆
2007	91.9	416 of 5113	91.9%	★★★★★
2006	89.0	539 of 4818	88.8%	★★★★☆
2005	90.9	445 of 4822	90.8%	★★★★★
2004	88.9	555 of 4809	88.5%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2018	53.3	634 of 1071	40.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	66.7	1659 of 5597	70.4%	★★★★☆
2024	62.6	1832 of 5612	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.6	1473 of 5609	73.7%	★★★★☆
2022	62.1	1853 of 5635	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.3	1439 of 5492	73.8%	★★★★☆
2018	68.2	1582 of 5413	70.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	63.0	1560 of 5107	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.1	2199 of 5107	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.6	1154 of 5087	77.3%	★★★★☆
2022	54.5	1916 of 5084	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.3	1203 of 4963	75.8%	★★★★☆
2018	73.4	981 of 4830	79.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	60.9	1811 of 5460	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.5	1764 of 5517	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.5	1255 of 5363	76.6%	★★★★☆
2022	40.6	2957 of 5264	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	67.2	1332 of 5173	74.3%	★★★★☆
2018	55.0	2039 of 5084	59.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	69.0	1562 of 5628	72.2%	★★★★☆
2024	68.2	1596 of 5643	71.7%	★★★★☆
2023	79.0	1130 of 5638	80.0%	★★★★☆
2022	69.7	1545 of 5663	72.7%	★★★★☆
2019	79.3	1115 of 5510	79.8%	★★★★☆
2018	71.6	1413 of 5431	74.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2023	60.8	286 of 669	57.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	48.1	1450 of 2598	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.9	1516 of 2651	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.4	1276 of 2661	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.9	1402 of 2726	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	61.7	1146 of 2834	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.2	1605 of 2737	41.4%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Male (2025)72nd percentile~ school

Female (2025)70th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)69th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)67th percentile-5 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)57th percentile-20 vs school

White (2025)44th percentile-28 vs school

Asian (2018)41st percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy57%+8 vs state

Science53%+20 vs state

Mathematics47%+10 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)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (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 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 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 All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Serrano Elementary	Public	K-6	17741 Serrano Ave.	Villa Park	92861	Orange County	Orange Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 997-6275	524	21	24.8	40.1%	201 (38.4%)	7 (1.3%)	189 (36.1%)	59 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	66 (12.6%)	69.3	1636^th of 5857 public elementary schools	72.1%		66.9	1737^th of 5869 public elementary schools	70.4%	101	52.6	52.6	43.7	56.0	63.2	63.2	56.7	46.5	61.3	43.4	37.2	47.0	96.3						$15,485	$1,182	$14,303
Villa Park Elementary	Public	K-6	10551 Center Dr.	Villa Park	92861	Orange County	Orange Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 997-6281	604	21	29.2	32.6%	296 (49.0%)	0 (0.0%)	169 (28.0%)	74 (12.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (10.4%)	89.2	704^th of 5857 public elementary schools	88.0%		92.5	531^st of 5869 public elementary schools	91.0%	173	46.2	46.2	67.4	74.7	78.5	67.1	71.6	84.3	71.6	53.9	62.7	69.3							$15,247	$1,182	$14,065
Nohl Canyon Elementary	Public	K-6	4100 East Nohl Ranch Rd.	Anaheim	92807	Orange County	Orange Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 997-6203	524	19	27.7	20.0%	196 (37.4%)	1 (0.2%)	122 (23.3%)	134 (25.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	69 (13.2%)	96	242^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	95.9%		95.1	332^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	94.3%	90	67.5	67.5	69.4	81.7	86.3	88.0	81.7	72.2	82.9	77.5	81.9	78.9	90.9	93.5	96.1	93.5	92.2	94.8	$15,570	$1,182	$14,388
Taft Elementary	Public	K-6	1829 North Cambridge	Orange	92865	Orange County	Orange Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 997-6254	387	15	26.2	88.9%	20 (5.2%)	4 (1.0%)	339 (87.6%)	13 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	48.2	2684^th of 5857 public elementary schools	54.2%		51.6	2469^th of 5869 public elementary schools	57.9%	215	26.3	26.3	34.0	34.0	50.9	42.7	40.9	43.8	48.0	47.4	33.8	42.6							$16,538	$1,545	$14,993
Handy Elementary	Public	K-6	860 North Handy St.	Orange	92867	Orange County	Orange Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 997-6183	377	16	23.8	90.5%	21 (5.6%)	2 (0.5%)	339 (89.9%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	39.3	3268^th of 5857 public elementary schools	44.2%		38.5	3270^th of 5869 public elementary schools	44.3%	2	24.1	24.1	33.3	37.5	47.4	41.9	40.5	36.5	21.4	31.0	37.1	32.2							$17,402	$1,597	$15,805
California iInspire Academy	Public	K-6	1080 North California St.	Orange	92867	Orange County	Orange Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 997-6104	699	25	27.9	83.1%	23 (3.3%)	4 (0.6%)	649 (92.8%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.1%)	44.7	2907^th of 5857 public elementary schools	50.4%		42.9	3001^st of 5869 public elementary schools	48.9%	94	23.1	23.1	25.0	50.5	44.4	53.0	44.0	27.5	43.8	30.8	37.0	35.3							$15,498	$1,443	$14,055
Olive Elementary	Public	K-6	3038 North Magnolia	Orange	92865	Orange County	Orange Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 637-8218	319	15	21.3	74.6%	56 (17.6%)	1 (0.3%)	227 (71.2%)	15 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.6%)	35.9	3501^st of 5857 public elementary schools	40.2%		38.8	3246^th of 5869 public elementary schools	44.7%	255	28.1	28.1	27.8	46.9	40.4	41.9	39.3	33.3	37.5	22.8	23.3	28.0	92.0	94.0	96.0	92.0	92.0	92.0	$16,165	$1,340	$14,825
Linda Vista Elementary	Public	K-6	1200 North Cannon St.	Orange	92869	Orange County	Orange Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 997-6201	289	12	23.4	42.2%	90 (31.1%)	2 (0.7%)	142 (49.1%)	23 (8.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.4%)	69.6	1617^th of 5857 public elementary schools	72.4%		74.5	1388^th of 5869 public elementary schools	76.4%	229	31.5	31.5	46.2	62.9	55.6	73.2	60.3	53.9	57.1	48.2	46.3	50.6	91.1	94.6			91.1	92.9	$15,978	$1,182	$14,796
Prospect Elementary	Public	K-6	379 North Virage St.	Orange	92869	Orange County	Orange Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 997-6271	332	14	23.0	79.8%	29 (8.7%)	1 (0.3%)	264 (79.5%)	20 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.1%)	40.4	3189^th of 5857 public elementary schools	45.6%		43.9	2927^th of 5869 public elementary schools	50.1%	262	24.4	24.4	41.7	42.1	55.0	35.4	43.1	37.5	36.8	26.8	25.0	31.4	93.3	93.3		93.3	93.3	93.3	$16,452	$1,529	$14,923
Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy	Public	K-6	515 West Fletcher St.	Orange	92865	Orange County	Orange Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 997-6181	493	23	21.6	48.7%	73 (14.8%)	2 (0.4%)	220 (44.6%)	149 (30.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	47 (9.5%)	83	1022^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	82.6%		76.2	1328^th of 5869 public elementary schools	77.4%	306	45.1	45.1	70.5	67.9	64.3	64.6	66.9	61.8	63.2	56.3	56.9	59.5	98.2						$14,833	$1,182	$13,651

Frequently Asked Questions about Serrano Elementary

Is Serrano Elementary a good school?

Serrano Elementary ranks 1636^th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Serrano Elementary?

Students at Serrano Elementary are 38% White, 36% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 11% Asian, 1% African American.

How many students attend Serrano Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 524 students attended Serrano Elementary.

What district is Serrano Elementary in?

Orange Unified

What schools do graduates of Serrano Elementary attend?

Students who attend Serrano Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cerro Villa Middle
High : Villa Park High

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