Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate

1441 E. Chestnut Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92701

1,082 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate School is a public middle school located in Santa Ana, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As a "fundamental" school within the Santa Ana Unified School District, it operates under a specific educational philosophy that emphasizes a structured, disciplined environment, high academic standards, and strong parental involvement. The school focuses on building a solid foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to develop personal responsibility and a strong work ethic.

The school’s culture is defined by its commitment to academic rigor and community engagement. Because it is a fundamental school, students and parents are typically required to sign contracts agreeing to specific expectations regarding attendance, homework completion, and behavior. This approach is designed to create a focused classroom atmosphere that supports student achievement. Additionally, the school provides various extracurricular activities and support services aimed at fostering both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its students as they prepare for the transition to high school.

1,082

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	1,061
Asian	17
Two or More	2

Hispanic
1,061 (98.1 %)
Asian
17 (1.6 %)
White
2 (0.2 %)
Two or More
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)558-5100
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,082
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	786
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	106

* 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

Grade 6 361

Grade 7 350

Grade 8 371