Serving 932 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Romero-cruz Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 932 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Romero-cruz Academy's student population of 932 students has grown by 375% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 433% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
932 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Romero-cruz Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Romero-cruz Academy is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9409 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
97%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Romero-cruz Academy's ranking?
Romero-cruz Academy is ranked #9409 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Romero-cruz Academy?
932 students attend Romero-cruz Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Romero-cruz Academy students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Romero-cruz Academy?
Romero-cruz Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Romero-cruz Academy offer ?
Romero-cruz Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Romero-cruz Academy part of?
Romero-cruz Academy is part of Santa Ana Unified School District.
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