Serving 129 students in grades Kindergarten-12, George Key ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Key ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
George Key's student population of 129 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
It is the mission of the George Key School Community to support our students in reaching their potential through a comprehensive curriculum which includes exposure to grade level academics and a heavy focus on communication, independence, and life skills,
School Rankings
George Key ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Key is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5359 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
33%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Key's ranking?
George Key is ranked #5359 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are George Key often compared to?
George Keyis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend George Key?
129 students attend George Key.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of George Key students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Key?
George Key has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does George Key offer ?
George Key offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is George Key part of?
George Key is part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.
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