J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School

Q: What is J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School's ranking?

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

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

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

Q: How many students attend J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School?

746 students attend J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

53% of J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School?

J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

Q: What grades does J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School offer ?

J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

Q: What school district is J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School part of?

J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School is part of Los Alamitos Unified School District.

1698 Bolsa Ave.
Seal Beach, CA 90740

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J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School serves 746 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

J. H. Mcgaugh 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 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 746 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School's student population of 746 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

746 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#715 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of J. H. Mcgaugh 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≥50%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of J. H. Mcgaugh 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

24%

56%

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

Black

White

53%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

10%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.65

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

13%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in J. H. Mcgaugh 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

Los Alamitos 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 J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School's ranking?

J. H. Mcgaugh 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?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School?

746 students attend J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

53% of J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School?

J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School offer ?

J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School part of?

J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School is part of Los Alamitos Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 746 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education