School Profile · Irvine
Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy: High scores, healthy climate, strong attendance. We looked for a catch — we didn't find one.
Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy posts 52.6% exceeding the standard — versus 21.6% statewide — with climate numbers better than most. That doesn't make it perfect. It makes it worth a visit to find what numbers can't measure.
3700 Chaparral Avenue, 92604·Irvine Unified·Irvine·Grades K-6·58 students·21% low-income·2024–25 CAASPP·(949) 936-5550·Website
Alternative school — serves students who benefit from a non-traditional educational setting. Scores are not directly comparable to comprehensive schools.
Scope Score
72
⭐ High Ceiling · Strong
ranked #394 statewide · #12 of 30 in Irvine Unified
Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy scores 72 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 92nd percentile of 5,230 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “71% proficient” and call it done. Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy deserves a closer read. It sits at the 92nd percentile of 5,230 California elementary schools — but the ranking is the least interesting thing on this page.
The headline number: 52.6% of students scored in the top band on the state test. The California average is 21.6%.
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
52.6%
State 21.6%
31.0pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
71.4%
State 42.9%
28.4pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
5.8%
State 18.1%
12.3pp below state avg
Suspension rate
0.5%
State 1.7%
1.1pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what the school is working on next. Strong numbers tell you where a school is, not where it's going.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
Elementary
Irvine Unified School District…
72/100
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Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 88
Santiago Hills Elementary
Irvine Unified · 2.1 mi
Strong
92/100
Tustin Memorial Elementary
Tustin Unified · 2.6 mi
Strong
86/100
Orchard Hills
Tustin Unified · 3.1 mi
Strong
86/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
Fairmont Private School, North Tustin Campus
Newport Ave · Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 317 students
10:1Private3.5 mi
Pacific Academy
Alton Pkwy · Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 158 students
7:1Private2.3 mi
The Prentice School
Lassen Dr · Nonsectarian · Grades 2-8 · 149 students
5:1Private4.8 mi
Macbeth Academy
Morse Ave · Nonsectarian · Grades 1-12 · 92 students
10:1Private3.6 mi
Village Montessori School of Irvine
Sandburg Way · Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-3 · 78 students
7:1Private3.4 mi
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic32.8%
White19.0%
Asian25.9%
Black5.2%
Other17.2%
GenderFemale 44.8%Male 55.2%
Resources & Access
Enrollment
58
422 below CA avg (~480)
Free/Reduced Lunch
21%
43pp below CA avg (64%)
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
8 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,304
District avg: $13,060 · CA avg: $14,815 · School-level · CDE ESSA
Teacher Salary Range
$59,726 – $137,884
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$134K
$49K above CA median
Median Home Value
$1.06M
$399K above CA median
Bachelor's+
66%
31pp above CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
21.3 years avg experience
3 teachers
Teacher Credentials
89% fully credentialed
0.3% on intern/emergency permit
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
52.6%
↑ vs CA 21.6% · 79th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
71.4%
↑ vs CA 42.9% · 71th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
5.8%
↑ vs CA 18.1% · 70th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.5%
↑ vs CA 1.7% · 59th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grade 4 | 13 | 54% | 23% | 15% | 8% | 77% | +32 |
| Grade 5 | 19 | 63% | 16% | 5% | 16% | 79% | +31 |
| Grade 6 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grade 4 | 13 | 46% | 31% | 8% | 15% | 77% | +35 |
| Grade 5 | 19 | 47% | 5% | 16% | 32% | 53% | +17 |
| Grade 6 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 19 | 53% | 21% | 16% | 11% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy ← | — | 72 | 52.6% | 71.4% | — | 0.5% |
| Santiago Hills Elementary | 2.1 mi | 92 | 66.6% | 86.0% | +3.7 | 0.8% |
| Tustin Memorial Elementary | 2.6 mi | 86 | 60.7% | 88.3% | −0.1 | 0.7% |
| Orchard Hills | 3.1 mi | 86 | 65.2% | 86.0% | +7.0 | 1.4% |
| California average | — | 44 | 21.6% | 42.9% | −3.0 | 1.7% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · rank #505 → #763 → #379 → #394
What we can't show
- — Growth data isn't available — the state needs matched grades across years to compute it.
- — Subgroup results are suppressed for small student counts (fewer than 15 tested), following CDE privacy rules.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,230 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy a good elementary school?
Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy has a Scope Score of 72 out of 100, placing it in the 92nd percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #394 statewide. 52.6% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 31.0 percentage points above the California average of 21.6%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 71.4% of students at Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 52.6% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 18.7% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 52.6% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 64 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy rank in California?
Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy ranks #394 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 92nd percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy?
5.8% of students at Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 18.1%. The suspension rate is 0.5%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy compare to other schools in Irvine?
Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy scores 72/100 (92nd percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 58 students. Use the schools in Irvine page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.