Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate

Summary:

Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate is a public middle school located in Santa Ana, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,082 students. The school is part of the Santa Ana Unified School District, which is ranked 1241 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its "Fundamental" designation, Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of California middle schools, performing significantly below state and district averages on standardized tests. In 2023-2024, only 27.45% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 47.04% statewide and 30.96% in the Santa Ana Unified district. In Mathematics, only 12.5% of students were proficient or better, compared to 35.54% statewide and 21.03% in the district. The school's performance is particularly low for English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

Compared to other nearby middle schools, such as Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate and Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate, both within the Santa Ana Unified district, as well as schools outside the district like Hewes Middle and C.E. Utt Middle, Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate performs significantly worse academically. The school also faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 1.6% to 31.8% over the past several years, suggesting a need to address student engagement and attendance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1441 East Chestnut Ave.
       Santa Ana, CA  92701-6318


(714) 558-5100

District: Santa Ana Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2303rd of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,781 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  998

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.0%
Asian:
2.2%
Two or more races:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.7% Help


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Compare Details Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate ranks worse than 82.9% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked middle schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.8. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97%), Asian (2.2%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate is 20. 3 middle schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate employs 49.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate is $5,781. 4 middle schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate:

SchoolDigger ranks Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate 2303rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate in the ranking list.)

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Santa Ana Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Ana Unified 1241st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate

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Rank History for all students at Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.64 1201st 1769 32.1%
2005 24.52 1348th 1777 24.1%
2006 32.96 1188th 1804 34.1%
2007 32.00 1337th 1999 33.1%
2008 48.49 965th 2005 51.9%
2009 44.43 1097th 2063 46.8%
2010 38.70 1344th 2179 38.3%
2011 36.59 1454th 2236 35.0%
2012 37.97 1416th 2259 37.3%
2013 42.99 1350th 2379 43.3%
2015 26.14 1781st 2477 28.1%
2016 27.80 1732nd 2497 30.6%
2017 20.26 2017th 2508 19.6%
2018 19.03 2047th 2480 17.5%
2019 17.21 2305th 2715 15.1%
2022 17.90 2313th 2740 15.6%
2023 15.72 2479th 2802 11.5%
2024 18.80 2303rd 2777 17.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.62 1173rd 1364 14.0%
2019 26.77 1302nd 1442 9.7%
2022 30.29 1235th 1540 19.8%
2023 27.48 1393rd 1529 8.9%
2024 27.81 1348th 1477 8.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.40 1205th 1538 21.7%
2024 26.18 1228th 1550 20.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.20 1718th 2230 23.0%
2019 23.28 1919th 2369 19.0%
2022 23.17 1985th 2458 19.2%
2023 19.58 2190th 2549 14.1%
2024 24.25 2009th 2575 22.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.13 191st 336 43.2%
2023 30.27 237th 321 26.2%
2024 28.78 295th 394 25.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.75 1854th 2262 18.0%
2019 15.99 2074th 2380 12.9%
2022 17.89 2159th 2509 13.9%
2023 15.41 2288th 2547 10.2%
2024 17.81 2186th 2546 14.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.84 918th 1369 32.9%
2019 25.14 1201st 1491 19.5%
2022 26.79 1192nd 1531 22.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.65 1951st 2273 14.2%
2019 17.80 2069th 2407 14.0%
2022 18.36 2138th 2527 15.4%
2023 16.45 2266th 2558 11.4%
2024 19.66 2099th 2547 17.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 27.63 559th 733 23.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.59 1604th 2072 22.6%
2019 22.50 1805th 2213 18.4%
2022 22.74 1909th 2359 19.1%
2023 19.32 2056th 2391 14.0%
2024 23.04 1891st 2383 20.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Open Quote Villa is a "lottery" school. That means you have to be selected. My daughter was selected, and I was happy because of a special program that helps advanced students get into private prep schools called ABC (A Better Chance). With budget cuts, there is no support for any extra clubs or programs now, and the support for the ABC program was greatly diminished by the time she was in eighth grade.

Aside from the ABC program, the revolving door of principals keeps the school in a state of flux and has caused low morale among the teachers, many of them giving in to mediocrity. My student reported that some teachers did nothing more than hand out a worksheet. If you are looking for a finer level of education for your student, keep looking. This school is touted as a fundamental school, but is not really giving students a more rigorous or advanced education. The latest principal shows promise, but who knows how long she will stay. Many good teachers are looking for transfers.

Hopefully, Villa will find a way to resolve these issues and re-build their reputation. Close Quote


by a student
Saturday, March 27, 2010

Open Quote Villa is anawesome school with tons of extracurricular activities,brilliant and ambitious students and dedicated teachers. students have the opportunity to go to the best high schools in the country through ABc Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Open Quote Villa Fundamental is a phenomenal school that accomplishes much & has a lot of parent involvement. Villa hosts several events and provides students with after school tutoring, extracurricular activities, and intramural sports. Overall, Hispanic students make up the majority of Villa's population. However, there are a plethora of other race students. Villa also offers the ABC program, which helps high-achieving students attend private high schools throughout the country. Villa is a great option for parents to send their children to. They also offer a program for disabled kids. Villa also has an excellent AVID program and Leadership(ASB)program, as well as other clubs such as Yearbook & Journalism. Additionally, Villa has a strictly enforced dress code:Solid Red, White, Navy blue Solid shirts; black, khaki, navy blue pants; Solid red, white, navy blue sweaters. Logos on attire must be small. Belts are required and shirts must be tucked in at all times\: Villa, however, also has themed days and dances on which students could dress otherwise and every Friday students may wear jeans as long as the have purchased and are wearing a spirit shirt. Villa has numerous sports from boys soccer to girls soccer from girls basketball to boys basketball from softball to track&field from cross country to boys flag football from wrestling to many other sports. Villa is truly an excellent school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 19 7 106 812 3 n/a n/a 0 947
2000 19 9 110 1028 2 n/a n/a 0 1168
2001 22 12 97 1185 2 n/a n/a 0 1318
2002 24 8 67 1242 0 n/a n/a 0 1341
2003 24 8 67 1242 0 n/a n/a 0 1341
2004 28 4 68 1324 0 n/a n/a 0 1424
2005 16 5 60 1357 0 n/a n/a 0 1438
2006 14 6 46 1333 1 n/a n/a 0 1400
2007 7 6 30 1335 1 n/a n/a 1 1380
2008 6 4 33 1362 1 n/a n/a 0 1406
2009 5 2 35 1398 3 0 1 0 1444
2010 6 0 33 1355 0 0 1 0 1395
2011 5 1 32 1377 1 0 0 0 1416
2012 9 2 23 1363 2 0 0 0 1399
2013 6 3 20 1361 1 0 0 0 1391
2014 5 2 15 1370 1 1 1 0 1395
2015 2 1 12 1330 0 0 3 0 1348
2016 2 0 12 1333 0 0 3 0 1350
2017 4 0 14 1328 0 0 1 0 1347
2018 3 0 16 1377 0 0 0 0 1396
2019 4 0 17 1367 1 0 1 0 1390
2020 5 0 28 1337 4 0 1 0 1375
2021 4 0 27 1282 4 0 0 0 1317
2022 4 0 27 1178 3 0 2 0 1214
2023 2 0 17 1061 0 0 2 0 1082
2024 2 0 22 968 0 0 5 1 998

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 Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 947 36.0 26.3 83.2
2000 1168 43.5 26.9 79.7
2001 1318 46.8 28.2 73.4
2002 1341 47.2 28.4 75.8
2003 1341 47.2 28.4 75.8
2004 1424 47.2 30.2 77.9
2005 1438 43.2 33.3 75.5
2006 1400 45.0 31.1 80.9
2007 1380 47.7 28.9 82.7
2008 1406 53.4 26.3 84.4
2009 1444 45.5 28.5 87.1
2010 1395 46.0 30.3 87.5
2011 1416 n/a n/a 91.2
2012 1399 47.8 29.2 n/a
2013 1391 41.8 33.2 89.1
2014 1395 44.9 31.0 95.4
2015 1348 46.0 29.3 97.6
2016 1350 51.0 26.4 98.4
2017 1347 51.3 26.2 96.7
2018 1396 50.2 27.8 87.5
2019 1390 51.0 27.2 90.3
2020 1375 n/a n/a 89.9
2021 1317 48.5 27.1 90.2
2022 1214 47.6 25.4 60.5
2023 1082 48.5 22.3 71.3
2024 998 49.7 20.0 81.7

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 Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 947 36.0 26.3 83.2
2000 1168 43.5 26.9 79.7
2001 1318 46.8 28.2 73.4
2002 1341 47.2 28.4 75.8
2003 1341 47.2 28.4 75.8
2004 1424 47.2 30.2 77.9
2005 1438 43.2 33.3 75.5
2006 1400 45.0 31.1 80.9
2007 1380 47.7 28.9 82.7
2008 1406 53.4 26.3 84.4
2009 1444 45.5 28.5 87.1
2010 1395 46.0 30.3 87.5
2011 1416 n/a n/a 91.2
2012 1399 47.8 29.2 n/a
2013 1391 41.8 33.2 89.1
2014 1395 44.9 31.0 95.4
2015 1348 46.0 29.3 97.6
2016 1350 51.0 26.4 98.4
2017 1347 51.3 26.2 96.7
2018 1396 50.2 27.8 87.5
2019 1390 51.0 27.2 90.3
2020 1375 n/a n/a 89.9
2021 1317 48.5 27.1 90.2
2022 1214 47.6 25.4 60.5
2023 1082 48.5 22.3 71.3
2024 998 49.7 20.0 81.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,781

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate

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 2305th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2479th of 2802 Middle schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate)26.524.9
 1.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Ana Unified)25.924
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate)14.510.3
 4.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Santa Ana Unified)1915.9
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate)31.131
 0.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Ana Unified)29.729
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate)18.48.7
 9.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Santa Ana Unified)21.918.5
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate)31.518.3
 13.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Ana Unified)28.226.4
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate)12.67.2
 5.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Santa Ana Unified)19.915.1
 4.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate)10.87.4
 3.3%
   8th Grade Science (Santa Ana Unified)13.812.1
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13901082
 22.2%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1717
Hispanic13671061
 22.4%
Pacific Islander00
White42
 50%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.3%71.3%
 19%


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Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate ranks in the bottom 17.1% of California middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 998 students attended Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate.

Students at Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate are 97% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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