For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,922 students in Garden Grove, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Garden Grove, CA are Hilton D. Bell Intermediate, Donald S. Jordan Intermediate and James Irvine Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden Grove, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Garden Grove have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Garden Grove, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12345 Springdale St.
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6466
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6466
Grades: 7-8
| 629 students
Rank: #22.
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9821 Woodbury Rd.
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6124
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6124
Grades: 7-8
| 602 students
Rank: #33.
James Irvine Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10552 Hazard Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6551
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6551
Grades: 7-8
| 641 students
Rank: #44.
Alamitos Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12381 Dale St.
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6101
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6101
Grades: 7-8
| 628 students
Rank: #55.
Mark Twain Special Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11802 Loara St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6050
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6050
Grades: K-12
| 87 students
Rank: #66.
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10851 E. Lampson Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6366
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6366
Grades: 7-8
| 552 students
Rank: #77.
Louis Lake Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10801 Orangewood Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6506
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6506
Grades: 7-8
| 461 students
Rank: #88.
Izaak Walton Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12181 Buaro St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6040
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6040
Grades: 7-8
| 506 students
Rank: #99.
Leroy L. Doig Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12752 Trask Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6241
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6241
Grades: 7-8
| 558 students
Rank: #1010.
Marie L. Hare High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12012 Magnolia St.
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6508
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6508
Grades: 7-12
| 258 students
Garden Grove, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11262 Garden Grove Blvd
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6305
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6305
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lincoln High Continuation (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
11262 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6532
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6532
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
11250 Macmurray St.
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6336
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6336
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Garden Grove, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Garden Grove, CA include Hilton D. Bell Intermediate, Donald S. Jordan Intermediate and James Irvine Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in Garden Grove?
10 public middle schools are located in Garden Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Garden Grove?
Garden Grove public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Garden Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Garden Grove include: James Irvine Intermediate vs. Donald S. Jordan Intermediate, Donald S. Jordan Intermediate vs. James Irvine Intermediate
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