James Irvine Intermediate
James Irvine Intermediate serves 655 students in grades 7-8.
James Irvine Intermediate placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 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: 7-8
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Irvine Intermediate's student population of 655 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
655 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
James Irvine Intermediate is ranked within the top 30% 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 James Irvine Intermediate is 0.54, 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
#2124 out of 9659 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
44%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend James Irvine Intermediate?
655 students attend James Irvine Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of James Irvine Intermediate students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 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 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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