McPherson Magnet

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848 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

McPherson Magnet School, located in Orange, California, and part of the Orange Unified School District, is a K-8 public magnet school with a specialized focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment that emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, and the integration of technology across all grade levels. By utilizing a project-based learning approach, McPherson aims to challenge students to apply scientific principles and mathematical reasoning to real-world problems, preparing them for advanced studies in high school and beyond.

Beyond its core STEM curriculum, McPherson Magnet fosters a tight-knit school community that encourages parent involvement and student leadership. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and elective programs that allow students to explore their interests in arts, robotics, and athletics. With a commitment to innovation and academic excellence, the school serves as a unique educational option for families in the region who are looking for a focused, inquiry-based learning experience within the public school system.

848

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McPherson Magnet
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	452
Black	12
Asian	105
Two or More	57
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
452 (53.3 %)
White
218 (25.7 %)
Asian
105 (12.4 %)
Two or More
57 (6.7 %)
Black
12 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Orange Unified
Phone:	(714)997-6384
Website:	http://mcphersonhome.meteormail.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	848
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	136

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 98

Grade 6 106

Grade 7 90

Grade 8 96