Serving 532 students in grades 7-8, James Irvine Intermediate ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: James Irvine Intermediate serves the southeast part of Garden Grove, CA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Irvine Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
James Irvine Intermediate's student population of 532 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
532 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
James Irvine Intermediate ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Irvine Intermediate is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1807 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
39%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
55%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Irvine Intermediate's ranking?
James Irvine Intermediate is ranked #1807 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are James Irvine Intermediate often compared to?
James Irvine Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Donald S. Jordan Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend James Irvine Intermediate?
532 students attend James Irvine Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of James Irvine Intermediate students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Irvine Intermediate?
James Irvine Intermediate has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does James Irvine Intermediate offer ?
James Irvine Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is James Irvine Intermediate part of?
James Irvine Intermediate is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
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