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Sonora Elementary School in Irvine, California

Sonora Elementary School Detail

(714) 424-7955
966 Sonora Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Levels: K-4
District: Newport-Mesa Unified School District


Sonora Elementary School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:76.2% (2008)
White, non-Hispanic:20.29% (2009)
Black, non-Hispanic:1.88% (2009)
Hispanic:64.85% (2009)
Asian:8.37% (2009)
Pacific Islander:2.51% (2009)
Native American or Native Alaskan:0.63% (2009)
Unspecified:0% (2009)
Filipino:1.46% (2009)
Student Teacher Ratio:16.3% (2008)

Sonora Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating5
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating5
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating4
Average Safety Rating4

Sonora Elementary School Reviews

Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-11-02
“Sonora has the most incredible teachers and staff around! We are so blessed our children attend such a phenominal school!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-10-13
“I love Sonora Elementary because the teachers are just terrific...They truely care about each child and strive to do their best to help every single child! :)”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-10-12
“Sonora is the best school around-- california distinguished school-- all teachers and staff truely love teaching and making sonora great-- very active PTA”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-10-12
“The Staff is unmatched in any school public, private, expensive or not!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-10-12
“Sonora is filling with caring people who truly love their students. The environment is warm and friendly. Each member of the staff works hard to get to know each student not only for academic purposes, but also have a positive impact on their future.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-10-02
“I am grandmother of a new student, a kindergartner, at Sonora Elementary School in Costa Mesa, Ca. My grandson, Ethan, loves his first year of school. His teacher is nice and has good learning activities for him. His classroom and school has a friendly, student centered envirenment. We are grateful our kindergarter loves going to school each day. Our son and daughter-in-law tell us that Sonora Elementary is proving to be a great school for Ethan. Thank you Sonora Elementary!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-10-02
“I see my grandson nearly every day. He has a great deal of pride in his school and tells me what he learns. The staff and Ms. Jessica are all really on their toes! I am inspired by their contributions to the children at sonora.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-26
“Sonora Elementary is a great place to teach and learn!!!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-18
“Sonora Elementary School has a lot of very good teachers and they are teaching my daughter very good. Thank you so much for all of you.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-17
“It's the best in all areas! CA distinguished school at its finest!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-17
“I love the dedication of the teachers and principal...they set such a good example tot he kids!!!!!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-17
“This school has gone from a low rated school to a 'California Distinguished school' in a very short time! There are so many Great teachers there It's hard to pick a favorite.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-17
“I Love Sonora for its dedicated teachers and staff. The education my daughter has/is receieving always is above & beyond my expectations.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-17
“The fabulous principal, teachers, hard working students and parents! The combination makes for an outstanding school.”
This review was posted by a teacher.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-17
“the Principal and Staff are personable,”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-08-23
“This school is one of the best in the District by far. We have consistently increased test scores over the years, while not compromising a whole education for our children. We are an Arts Connect grant school; science & technology is a priority; and we have a very active parent group. We love Sonora.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2008-09-04
“Sonora is an excellent school-- the best in Costa Mesa, the teachers are great nad keep your kids challenged, principal is great and knows all the kids and you are always greated with a smile and yoru name--- test scores increased AGAIN this year up to 843!!! feel very lucky if this is your home school-- and it is a california distinguished school!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2008-08-14
“I had hesitations about this school because it seems to have a bad rap in the area. My husband and I were seriously considering Christian private schooling. However, in actually talking to anyone who's kids went there, they loved it. And... I couldn't find anyone with a bad experience. So, I went to their open house and to the Kindergarden information time and was pretty impressed. Now that my Kindergardener and pre-schooler have completed one full year there, I can tell you, I'm very very happy I made the choice to take them there. The teachers are incredible. The principal is awesome, and the office staff are great. Sure they would've gotten more God education at a private school, but I can do that at church and at home. As far as academics, team building and learning what school is supposed to be for, Sonora is 5 out of 5 stars.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2008-05-31
“Sonora is a wonderful school. The environment is of an upbeat spirit and enthusiasm for education. The principal is involved.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2007-05-17
“Our 2 children attend Sonora and we love it. Our youngest son is in 1st grade and reading at a 5th grade level with 98% accuracy in reading comprehension. Our oldest son is challenged daily by being grouped with peers at his academic level. Sonora also has a great parent group and fabulous teachers who really care about academic excellence. Additionally, our school is special because we are 1 of 6 OC Arts Connect Schools. The OC Performing Arts Center works with our teachers and parents to infuse visual arts and music into the core curriculum. Our kids are lucky to receive such a well rounded curriculum. Come to an open house or tour the school and see for yourself. Our school creed says it best, 'As a Sonora School Eagle I will soar!'”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2007-05-06
“Sonora is a wonderful school with good leadership, excellent teaching and impressive students. There PTA is dedicated to improving the overall quality of the Sonora Elementary school experience and extracurriculary activities are available to students. I wouldn't have my son enrolled any where else. Sonora was my family's first pick....we were lucky to be granted and intradistrict transfer to attend there.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2007-05-06
“I have had my kids at Sonora for 3 years now and have been very happy with the school. We transferred from a private school to this school because the quality of the teachers is phenomenal.I firmly believe that my kids are getting the best education that is available in this area. The various extracurricular activities are an added bonus for them.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2007-04-27
“Sonora is a terrific school. I sent my child there for k - 3 grade. The teachers are all highly qualified, the principal is an instructional leader, and the support staff is compassionate and highly competent. Sonora is really a wonderful community school. The parents are fully engaged in their children's education. The diversity of the students is a plus. Sonora has wonderful arts programs for its students, from ArtsConnect a collaborative effort with OCPAC to the music teacher. Sonora students are receiving excellent instruction in all the core subjects as well as those areas which improve their lives.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-11-05
“Sonora is a very good school. The teachers are very qualified and are very caring for the needs of the children. The staff do a great job making sure the kids are safe and have fun during recess and lunch. The school is truley a family type atmosphere. The pta is extremely involved and have several fun fundraisers throughtout the year. Both of my children are receiving quality education and their personal test scores were well above 800. I highly recommend this school and if it your families home school, count yourself lucky and send your kids here!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 1
Post Date:2006-08-17
“I was really disappointed with Sonora's program and teachers. I plan to enroll my kids in a christian private school...and we are Buddhist!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2005-03-31
“Sonora Elementary is the best in the area. The teachers and administrators work extremely hard to provide a quality education. This school has been one of the top schools in the state. The PTA is extremely involved in providing a attractive and fun campus. The teachers provide an incredible learning environment for our children. I have had children there for six years, and would highly recomend this school.”
This review was posted by a parent.

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