Serrano Elementary

Public K-6

 17741 Serrano Ave.
       Villa Park, CA  92861-1213


(714) 997-6275

District: Orange Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1322nd of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,355 Help


Students who attend Serrano Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cerro Villa Middle
High:    Villa Park High

Student/teacher ratio:  28.5 Help
Number of students:  555

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.2%
Hispanic:
37.8%
Asian:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.6% Help


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Compare Details Serrano Elementary ranks better than 77.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 12th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Orange Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.03. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (40.2%), Hispanic (37.8%), Asian (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Serrano Elementary is 28.5. 21 elementary schools in the Orange Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Serrano Elementary is $5,355. 14 elementary schools in the Orange Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Serrano Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Serrano Elementary 1322nd of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Serrano Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Orange Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange Unified 521st of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Serrano Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Serrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.87 555th 4809 88.5%
2005 90.90 445th 4822 90.8%
2006 88.97 539th 4818 88.8%
2007 91.86 416th 5113 91.9%
2008 89.42 517th 5113 89.9%
2009 89.12 525th 5193 89.9%
2010 88.87 511th 5314 90.4%
2011 90.85 388th 5377 92.8%
2012 81.83 923rd 5390 82.9%
2013 82.43 925th 5530 83.3%
2015 79.62 1119th 5611 80.1%
2016 74.37 1331st 5614 76.3%
2017 70.25 1548th 5692 72.8%
2018 72.14 1474th 5662 74.0%
2019 77.44 1274th 5789 78.0%
2022 67.21 1727th 5883 70.6%
2023 76.03 1316th 5848 77.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Serrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.83 284th 667 57.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Serrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.98 2039th 5084 59.9%
2019 67.23 1332nd 5173 74.3%
2022 40.60 2957th 5264 43.8%
2023 69.45 1251st 5355 76.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Serrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.21 1582nd 5413 70.8%
2019 71.30 1439th 5492 73.8%
2022 62.08 1853rd 5635 67.1%
2023 70.57 1465th 5595 73.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Serrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.62 1413th 5431 74.0%
2019 79.29 1115th 5510 79.8%
2022 69.72 1545th 5663 72.7%
2023 78.95 1123rd 5627 80.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Serrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.28 634th 1071 40.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Serrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.41 981st 4830 79.7%
2019 69.32 1203rd 4963 75.8%
2022 54.52 1916th 5084 62.3%
2023 70.62 1150th 5079 77.4%
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Rank History for White students at Serrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.16 1605th 2737 41.4%
2019 61.72 1146th 2834 59.6%
2022 51.91 1402nd 2726 48.6%
2023 55.45 1273rd 2659 52.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Serrano Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 343 1 68 33 1 n/a n/a 0 446
1989 353 4 77 34 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1990 306 3 79 39 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1991 332 2 81 53 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1992 333 2 67 62 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1993 330 4 64 37 2 n/a n/a 0 437
1994 302 5 66 43 2 n/a n/a 0 418
1995 315 4 53 43 2 n/a n/a 0 417
1996 315 4 53 43 2 n/a n/a 0 417
1997 327 4 53 56 2 n/a n/a 0 442
1998 330 5 60 63 3 n/a n/a 0 461
1999 355 3 58 65 3 n/a n/a 0 484
2000 364 4 60 68 2 n/a n/a 0 498
2001 390 7 63 63 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2002 385 8 70 66 0 n/a n/a 1 530
2003 385 8 70 66 0 n/a n/a 1 530
2004 367 7 59 58 0 n/a n/a 8 499
2005 351 8 48 90 0 n/a n/a 14 511
2006 329 7 40 98 0 n/a n/a 18 492
2007 309 5 50 89 0 n/a n/a 23 476
2008 281 2 47 96 n/a n/a n/a 0 426
2009 279 2 47 102 1 0 38 0 469
2010 274 6 54 140 2 0 19 0 495
2011 291 10 73 183 4 0 21 0 582
2012 307 11 84 203 3 0 13 0 621
2013 280 10 85 197 3 0 16 0 591
2014 248 9 93 214 3 1 16 0 584
2015 241 11 94 207 2 0 17 0 572
2016 247 8 91 205 1 0 27 0 579
2017 221 9 78 222 0 0 26 0 556
2018 203 4 75 219 0 0 31 0 532
2019 200 7 68 206 0 1 33 0 515
2020 213 9 64 210 0 1 42 0 539
2021 199 6 66 194 0 2 43 0 510
2022 213 5 60 197 0 0 49 0 524
2023 223 6 58 210 0 1 57 0 555

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Serrano Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 21.0 21.2 n/a
1989 468 21.0 22.2 n/a
1990 427 21.0 20.3 n/a
1991 468 18.0 26.0 n/a
1992 464 18.3 25.3 11.6
1993 437 17.0 25.7 4.3
1994 418 17.0 24.6 5.7
1995 417 16.5 25.3 6
1996 417 16.5 25.3 6
1997 442 18.0 24.6 8.4
1998 461 23.0 20.0 9.5
1999 484 23.8 20.3 7.9
2000 498 24.8 20.1 7.2
2001 523 24.5 21.3 5.4
2002 530 26.0 20.4 5.5
2003 530 26.0 20.4 5.5
2004 499 23.0 21.7 5.7
2005 511 23.0 22.2 9.1
2006 492 21.0 23.4 8.9
2007 476 21.0 22.7 11.9
2008 426 21.0 20.3 10.3
2009 469 19.0 21.3 11.1
2010 495 17.5 28.2 15.8
2011 582 n/a n/a 13.2
2012 621 20.5 30.2 n/a
2013 591 20.0 29.5 18.8
2014 584 20.0 29.2 20.7
2015 572 19.0 30.1 21.3
2016 579 19.0 30.4 18.7
2017 556 20.0 27.8 21
2018 532 20.0 26.6 31
2019 515 19.0 27.1 29.1
2020 539 n/a n/a 27.6
2021 510 17.5 29.0 26.9
2022 524 18.0 29.1 22.3
2023 555 19.4 28.5 38.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Serrano Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 21.0 21.2 n/a
1989 468 21.0 22.2 n/a
1990 427 21.0 20.3 n/a
1991 468 18.0 26.0 n/a
1992 464 18.3 25.3 11.6
1993 437 17.0 25.7 4.3
1994 418 17.0 24.6 5.7
1995 417 16.5 25.3 6
1996 417 16.5 25.3 6
1997 442 18.0 24.6 8.4
1998 461 23.0 20.0 9.5
1999 484 23.8 20.3 7.9
2000 498 24.8 20.1 7.2
2001 523 24.5 21.3 5.4
2002 530 26.0 20.4 5.5
2003 530 26.0 20.4 5.5
2004 499 23.0 21.7 5.7
2005 511 23.0 22.2 9.1
2006 492 21.0 23.4 8.9
2007 476 21.0 22.7 11.9
2008 426 21.0 20.3 10.3
2009 469 19.0 21.3 11.1
2010 495 17.5 28.2 15.8
2011 582 n/a n/a 13.2
2012 621 20.5 30.2 n/a
2013 591 20.0 29.5 18.8
2014 584 20.0 29.2 20.7
2015 572 19.0 30.1 21.3
2016 579 19.0 30.4 18.7
2017 556 20.0 27.8 21
2018 532 20.0 26.6 31
2019 515 19.0 27.1 29.1
2020 539 n/a n/a 27.6
2021 510 17.5 29.0 26.9
2022 524 18.0 29.1 22.3
2023 555 19.4 28.5 38.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Serrano Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201279.0%3.0%0.0%19.0%84.0%96.0%98.0%79.0%83.0%
201372.0%3.0%0.0%25.0%72.0%97.0%97.0%79.0%79.0%
201479.0%4.0%0.0%16.0%79.0%93.0%96.0%85.0%81.0%
201562.0%0.0%0.0%38.0%78.0%92.0%95.0%76.0%78.0%
201697.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201892.0%0.0%4.0%4.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201997.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Serrano Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,355

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Serrano Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1274th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1316th of 5848 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Serrano Elementary)64.154.1
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Orange Unified)53.452.8
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Serrano Elementary)59.248.7
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange Unified)52.755.5
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Serrano Elementary)66.755.4
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Orange Unified)5954.6
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Serrano Elementary)66.152.1
 14.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Orange Unified)53.649.7
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Serrano Elementary)63.864
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Orange Unified)5862
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Serrano Elementary)43.946.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Orange Unified)40.945.8
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Serrano Elementary)46.646.7
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (Orange Unified)3844.6
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Serrano Elementary)68.864.9
 3.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Orange Unified)59.256.8
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Serrano Elementary)50.754.6
 3.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Orange Unified)47.644.1
 3.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students515555
 7.8%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian6858
 14.7%
Hispanic206210
 1.9%
Pacific Islander11
White200223
 11.5%
Two or More Races3357
 72.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.1%38.6%
 9.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 555 students attended Serrano Elementary.

Students at Serrano Elementary are 40% White, 38% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend Serrano Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cerro Villa Middle
High : Villa Park High

Serrano Elementary ranks 1322nd of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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