McPherson Magnet
Orange, CA · Orange Unified · Magnet · Grades K-8
955th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 83%· Stable
McPherson Magnet ranking
SchoolRow ranks McPherson Magnet 955th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 83% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 79th in 2015 to 83th in 2025.
McPherson Magnet test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 570 students tested
McPherson Magnet students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 853 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.0% | 53.7% | ▲ 21.7 pts | |
| White | 46.2% | 25.2% | ▼ 21.0 pts | |
| Asian | 15.8% | 12.3% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 7.3% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near McPherson Magnet
Typical home value $1.22M in zip 92869 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near McPherson Magnet
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7La Veta ElementaryOrange Unified · 0.4 mi away1,810th of 5,659
ELA 53% · Math 50% - –OUSD Home SchOrange Unified · 0.5 mi away
- 6Jordan Academy of Language and Computer ScienceOrange Unified · 0.7 mi away2,336th of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 40% - 5Prospect ElementaryOrange Unified · 0.7 mi away3,104th of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 31% - 4Esplanade ElementaryOrange Unified · 0.8 mi away3,927th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 25% - 7Palmyra GATE MagnetOrange Unified · 1.2 mi away2,150th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 41% - 5Handy ElementaryOrange Unified · 1.4 mi away3,194th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 32% - 6Loma Vista ElementaryTustin Unified · 1.4 mi away2,277th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is McPherson Magnet in?
McPherson Magnet is part of the Orange Unified district in Orange, California.
Is McPherson Magnet a good school?
SchoolRow ranks McPherson Magnet 955th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 83% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of McPherson Magnet?
Hispanic 54%, White 25%, Asian 12%, Two or more races 7% (853 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near McPherson Magnet cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92869 is $1.22M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.