For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,551 students in 92840, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92840, CA are Louis Lake Intermediate, Mark Twain Special Center and Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92840 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92840, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92840, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Louis Lake Intermediate
(Math: 42% | 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
Gr: 7-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Mark Twain Special Center
Special Education 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
Gr: K-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10851 East Lampson Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6366
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6366
Gr: 7-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Izaak Walton Intermediate
(Math: 39% | 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
Gr: 7-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92840, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92840, CA include Louis Lake Intermediate, Mark Twain Special Center and Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in 92840?
4 public middle schools are located in 92840.
What is the racial composition of students in 92840?
92840 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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