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Ethel M. Evans Elementary School

12281 Nelson St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840

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Top 20%

Tel: (714) 663-6558

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Ethel M. Evans Elementary School serves 458 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

Ethel M. Evans Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 458 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ethel M. Evans Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Ethel M. Evans Elementary School's student population of 458 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

458 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Ethel M. Evans Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Ethel M. Evans Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1851 out of 9659 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

60%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ethel M. Evans Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

63%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ethel M. Evans Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

25:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

35%

12%

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Hispanic

59%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Ethel M. Evans Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.53

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

58%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ethel M. Evans Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Garden Grove Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ethel M. Evans Elementary School's ranking?

Ethel M. Evans Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Ethel M. Evans Elementary School?

458 students attend Ethel M. Evans Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Ethel M. Evans Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ethel M. Evans Elementary School?

Ethel M. Evans Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Ethel M. Evans Elementary School offer ?

Ethel M. Evans Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Ethel M. Evans Elementary School part of?

Ethel M. Evans Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 458 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education