I already wrote a review. So please read it. However I'd like to point out the response I got from…read morethem apparently denying my claims verses the other reviews saying the same exact things I said. How are multiple people saying the same thing if it's not true? Let me reiterate: They got rid of beloved teachers abruptly, there's no recess, no electives and now they're apparently watching students use the restroom? Yikes. Please reconsider if you are thinking of sending your child here.

This school sucks so much I wish there was an option for 0 stars. To start off the teachers and…read morefaculty don't know how to do their job and can't handle anything. The campus is disgusting my daughter tells me almost everyday that she saw another cockroach,rat,mouse,etc. It is disgusting how much the school can't get there sh*t together. I believe that the only thing that is keeping this school from getting horrible reviews is the elective coaches because they are the only ones that know how to do their job. This school should be ashamed of themselves.

first off i am andy Collazo I'm was in the third grade before I left the school my principal…read morebullied me her name was dr.brawn she was also not very understanding the only thing was that I had nice after school teachers but there were rude teachers and rude principal I am now at bed academy doing better and they teached so horrible at Garfield.

Garfield was a great school before Mr. Klapp is the worst principal the school has had, my…read moredaughters went to Garfield and everything was great until that terrible principal started working there, he is a terrible person ever since he started working there bullying started and he didn't do anything about it the staff in particular ms moreno from engage 360 are as bad as him, my daughter was being hit, pushed, slapped etc. every day and all they kept saying was that the children were just playing? I don't think so. I went to the District they didn't care either all that disgusted me so what I ended up doing was changing my daughter to a different school, that's just nit right students and parents should be respected. P.S., I had to give the school One star to post my preview but it's actually a minus 5 stars for all the stress they made us go through.

Highly recommend! We toured almost all of the Christian private schools in OC and could not be…read morehappier with our decision to choose Calvary Christian School of Santa Ana. Calvary is deeply rooted in Christian values, and you truly see those values lived out daily through the way teachers care for students and how the community supports one another. One of the things we love most is the strong sense of community. Families are welcoming, and there are many opportunities for parent involvement, which makes you feel connected to your child's education. We strongly believe parent involvement plays a huge role in shaping our children's future. The school also offers many field trips and hands-on learning experiences that keep students excited and engaged. The teachers are experienced, caring, and genuinely invested in each child's growth--academically, spiritually, and socially. With over 50 years of history, the school has a strong foundation and clear mission. We also appreciate the diverse student body and the emphasis on mission opportunities. Academically, we love the focus on spelling bees, speech meets, and foreign language instruction starting in first grade. We couldn't be happier with our experience!

I appreciate your response, but I want to be very clear: no one from Calvary has ever reached out…read moreto me directly to discuss my experience. There was no follow-up, no attempt at reconciliation, and no effort to understand what I personally witnessed. What I shared was not based on "emotion" or misunderstanding. It was based on what I saw with my own eyes. I witnessed Mrs. Morgan yank a first grader by the back of his hoodie and yell at him to sit down. I witnessed her grab another student by the arm and push him to the ground during a class field trip. I witnessed her publicly embarrass a student in front of his peers, telling him he doesn't listen. These were not secondhand accounts. These were direct observations. Additionally, when I brought a serious concern to administration regarding a student telling my son she "didn't like Black people," the issue was minimized rather than meaningfully addressed. That was deeply concerning. You may state that investigations were conducted and documentation exists, but my experience as a parent was that my concerns were not handled with transparency, accountability, or care. Instead of focusing on defending reputations, I would hope the school would focus on reflection and correction. You consistently teach Christ-like love and character. My experience did not reflect those values in practice. This was my lived experience. Dismissing it as a difference in "perspective" does not change what I saw or how it was handled. I stand by my review. My phone number nor my email has changed.

Went here for all 6 years for elementary school, the staff is amazing, the education is high…read morequality, and overall is a great school. They also do musicals now for 3-5! You should definitely enroll your child is this school.

TIME TO MOVE OUT OF THIS SCHOOL…read more Last straw with teachers and principal who ignore requests, and emails about important issues. The principal is obviously too busy having her own babies to pay attention to her school full of children. The other review is correct about clicks. There are many clicks. The office personnel need lessons on customer service, and maybe some happy pills too.....always in a downer mood when you walk in there. Teachers lashing out at kids like prison guards in front of my own eyes!! So bad that I had to yell back at these teachers when I saw what they were doing.....amazing, terrible people work here.

Personally this is a school is a huge no for me. My advice is to a "Always trust your instincts"…read moreespecially if something doesn't feel right. Check in with your kids and ask them how they feel about the school, because their first day of school should be memorable and special. First impressions do matter and this school clearly was not the right fit for my children.

Worst school to bring my son to ms blanco called my son overweight and made him feel bad and he was…read moreemotional and depressed thanks to her ! Its not ok for a teacher to make kids feel bad ur job is to teach them right not to teach them its ok to bully thats a big no not ok ! I will be reporting this with tge district me and other moms that their kids been treated bad by her will complain .. im so happy i changed him from schools he is much happier at his new school and the teacher is such a sweetheart

From the very beginning, this experience should have raised red flags. On our first day to tour the…read moreschool, the person who scheduled it wasn't even in the office, and we had to wait 15 minutes for another staff member, to show up. This experience has honestly been stressful, exhausting, and completely disappointing from the start. A week before school started, we were informed that a last-minute change had been made from 30 kids being accepted to the class down to only 28 spots, resulting in our twins being dropped. We had already purchased all the school supplies and uniforms for our three children. The coordinator who had been guiding us gave daily updates, misleading us by saying that if other kids didn't show up, spots would open for our twins. On Tuesday, we were told that kids needed a total of three unexcused absences for spots to open. On Wednesday, we were told there was still no final decision. On Thursday, we were promised an answer by Friday, and finally, on Friday, we were informed that it was an oversight and the wrong grade had been reviewed. After this entire exhausting nightmare, we called the principal twice and left two voicemails, but have yet to receive a call back. This entire process was unprofessional, disorganized, and completely unreliable. If this is how the school handles enrollment, it raises serious concerns about how teaching and protocols are managed. We share our experience so other parents can avoid this extremely stressful and traumatic process.

This school is AMAZING. My kids tell me everything about what they do there, and it's always…read moresomething positive. 5 stars

Parking is super easy and everyone is very nice and helpful. Building itself is single story and…read morethe directions there are pretty easy with any device or online platform you have.

I pulled out of this district. In Anaheim, kids get training more likely to succeed. In the front…read moreoffice, you are ignored. In the board meetings, it is disorganized.

Too much homework and is in a bad location and needs better equitment and better extracurricular…read moreprograms

Why Fitz Intermediate Deserves a Closer Look: A Critical Perspective…read more When evaluating middle schools across California, academic performance, student support, and overall environment are key indicators of quality. Unfortunately, Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate School in Santa Ana consistently ranks in the bottom tier of these metrics, raising serious concerns about its effectiveness in preparing students for future success. Academic Underperformance Fitz Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all California schools for both math and reading proficiency. Only 25% of students meet math standards, compared to the state average of 33%, and just 44% are proficient in reading, below the state average of 47% A B. These scores suggest systemic issues in curriculum delivery, student engagement, or instructional quality. ‍ Overburdened Classrooms The student-teacher ratio at Fitz is 23:1, higher than the California average of 21:1 A B. While this may seem minor, it can significantly impact individualized attention, especially in a school where many students may need additional academic support. Larger class sizes often correlate with lower student performance and reduced teacher effectiveness. Declining Enrollment and Limited Diversity Enrollment has dropped by 18% over five years A, which may reflect dissatisfaction among families or broader demographic shifts. Additionally, the school's diversity score is 0.23--far below the state average of 0.63 A. While the student body is predominantly Hispanic (over 84%), the lack of broader cultural representation may limit exposure to diverse perspectives and experiences. Socioeconomic Challenges Over 90% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch B, placing Fitz among the top 10% of California schools with the highest poverty rates. While this isn't inherently negative, it underscores the need for robust support systems--academic, emotional, and nutritional--that may be lacking or underfunded. Reputation and Rankings Despite some positive reviews from parents and students, Fitz ranks #930 out of 2,803 public middle schools in California on Niche, and only #523 for teacher quality B. These rankings suggest that while some staff may be dedicated, the school as a whole struggles to compete with higher-performing institutions. --- Conclusion Labeling Fitz Intermediate as "the worst" may be dramatic, but the data paints a troubling picture. Low academic achievement, high poverty rates, and declining enrollment signal a school in need of urgent reform. Rather than ignoring these issues, stakeholders should view them as a call to action--because every student deserves a school that helps them thrive, not just survive.