Westminster, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Westminster

Westminster School District serves kindergarten through eighth grade across a community in Orange County, California. The district operates seventeen schools, from early learning programs through middle school, and serves a student population that is substantially Asian and Hispanic, with sizable populations across both groups. The enrollment spans the full K-8band, with particular strength in the youngest grades.

On state testing in English language arts, Westminster students show a mixed profile. Proficiency rises as students advance: third and fourth grades show proficiency near half, fifth grade jumps noticeably higher, and the middle grades (seventh and eighth) push above that level. Math results are weaker. Proficiency in third grade is around half; it dips through the elementary years, bottoming out around one-third in fifth grade, then stabilizes in the mid-to-low range through seventh grade before recovering slightly in eighth grade. Science proficiency, measured in fifth and eighth grades, sits in the mid-range and below. Across the district's tested subjects and grades combined, proficiency falls below the midpoint when compared to other Orange County districts, positioning Westminster in the lower tier of county performance on state assessments.

The district's defining program strength is its Vietnamese Dual Language Immersion pathway. Beginning at the preschool level at DeMille Elementary, the program continues as a full bilingual (50/50 Vietnamese-English) academy through the elementary grades and into Warner Middle School. In a partnership finalized in 2024, the pathway extends into high school, creating what the district describes as the nation's first continuous preschool-through-12th-grade Vietnamese-English bilingual program. Students can earn the California Seal of Biliteracy upon completion. The district also offers Spanish dual language immersion starting in preschool at Willmore School, with feeders into a TK-5 academy there. For families prioritizing bilingualism and cultural continuity from early learning forward, this is a concrete, established offering that sets Westminster apart. The district has also opened early childhood dual language programs serving infants and toddlers, creating entry points for families planning long-term.

The district adopted formal AI guidance policy in late 2024, signaling attention to how emerging classroom technology will be used and governed. The policy update is recent enough that its classroom impact remains to be seen, but it reflects the district's attempt to set clear expectations around technology and academic integrity as AI enters schools.

Chronic absenteeism in Westminster is above the midpoint among Orange County districts, meaning the district reports lower absenteeism rates than many of its neighbors; attendance is a relative strength. Per-pupil spending sits in the middle to upper-middle range of the county. The housing market in the Westminster area is substantial. Home values reflect a high price-to-income ratio, and renting is considerably more affordable than buying; families weighing this area should understand the housing costs relative to typical household income.

The district has no data available on the share of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, nor on the share of students with IEPs or classified as English learners, so a parent cannot assess the exact composition of students with greatest academic need or the breadth of special services the district provides. A parent may want to look into those details directly with the district if student composition or special supports are a factor in their school choice.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

7,950

Grades

KG–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 46%

Black 1%

White 11%

Asian 36%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

49%

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Gr 3

43%

66%

Gr 4

43%

72%

Gr 5

52%

72%

Gr 6

48%

70%

Gr 7

54%

75%

Gr 8

53%

79%

Math

Gr ALL

40%

—

Gr 3

45%

70%

Gr 4

41%

67%

Gr 5

32%

63%

Gr 6

37%

59%

Gr 7

41%

66%

Gr 8

45%

71%

Science

Gr 5

28%

53%

Gr 8

35%

62%

Gr HS

31%

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Schools in this District

17 schools are officially reported under this district.

Jessie Hayden Elementary

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

51%

Grade 3

48%

Grade 4

40%

Grade 5

42%

Grade 6

46%

Grade 7

51%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

49%

Grade 3

50%

Grade 4

57%

Grade 5

53%

Grade 6

59%

Grade 7

59%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

34%

Grade 5

41%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

53%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$1.12M

Year-over-year change+2.1%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$945K to $1.4M

vs. state typical1.44x

vs. national typical3.04x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
92683	Westminster	$1.1M	+2.0%	64.8%
92647	Huntington Beach	$1.2M	+1.9%	15.3%
92655		$1.1M	+2.6%	8.4%
92844	Garden Grove	$945K	+2.2%	6.7%
92649	Huntington Beach	$1.4M	+3.5%	4.5%
92841	Garden Grove	$1.0M	+1.0%	0.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,642/mo

Year-over-year change+2.3%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$2,267 to $2,992/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
92683	Westminster	$2,559	+2.9%	64.8%
92647	Huntington Beach	$2,757	+0.4%	15.3%
92844	Garden Grove	$2,957	—	6.7%
92649	Huntington Beach	$2,992	+0.7%	4.5%
92841	Garden Grove	$2,267	+1.5%	0.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$5,652/mo

Home price / national median income13.4x

Annual rent / national median income37.9%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$3,010/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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