For the 2025 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 Mark Twain Special Center, Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate and Louis Lake 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 35% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 7-8
| 506 students
Rank: #33.
Louis Lake Intermediate
(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
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
Izaak Walton Intermediate
(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
| 509 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 92840, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 92840, CA include Mark Twain Special Center, Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate and Louis Lake 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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