Best High Schools in Spectrum, Irvine, CA

High schools
3
Students
6,186
Avg actual
59%
Avg projected
66%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Spectrum, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Portola High

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2293 Students

2. Irvine High

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1862 Students

3. El Toro High

A-

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2031 Students

Best Middle Schools in Spectrum, Irvine, CA

Middle schools
2
Students
2,054
Avg actual
62%
Avg projected
55%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Spectrum, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Jeffrey Trail Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1077 Students

2. Serrano Intermediate

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 977 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Spectrum, Irvine, CA

Elementary schools
4
Students
3,681
Avg actual
62%
Avg projected
63%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Spectrum, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Woodbury Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 1069 Students

2. Cadence Park

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 924 Students

3. Cypress Village Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 1056 Students

4. Rancho Canada Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 632 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Spectrum, Irvine, CA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Spectrum, Irvine, CA has a total population of 13,246 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 74% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Spectrum, Irvine, CA

11,921

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

74%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Spectrum, Irvine, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

13.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.08 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

11.05 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Spectrum, Irvine, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Spectrum, Irvine, CA.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,641 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

98 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Spectrum, Irvine, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Spectrum, Irvine, CA

How many schools are in Spectrum, Irvine, CA?

Spectrum, Irvine, CA has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 11,921 students in total.

How do schools in Spectrum perform on state tests?

On average, 9 schools in Spectrum score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Spectrum don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Spectrum?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Spectrum, Irvine, CA

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Woodbury, Irvine, CA

  • Actual: 70%
  • Projected: 70%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
El Camino Real, Irvine, CA

  • Actual: 67%
  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Northwood, Irvine, CA

  • Actual: 75%
  • Projected: 64%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Oak Creek, Irvine, CA

  • Actual: 66%
  • Projected: 62%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA

  • Actual: 63%
  • Projected: 64%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
El Toro Marine Air Station, Irvine, CA

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 65%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Irvine Health and Science Complex, Irvine, CA

  • Actual: 60%
  • Projected: 59%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Portola Springs, Irvine, CA

  • Actual: 65%
  • Projected: 65%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Northwood Point, Irvine, CA

  • Actual: 76%
  • Projected: 71%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Walnut Village, Irvine, CA

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations