James Monroe Elementary School
Tel:
(714)663-6264
- James Monroe Elementary School serves 176 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 59%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 57%) for the 2012-13 school year.
- James Monroe Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2012-13 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
James Monroe Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- James Monroe Elementary School's student population of 176 students has grown by 17500% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 58% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 176 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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School Comparison
- James Monroe Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 8,278 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2012-13 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James Monroe Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 84% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 3% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Garden Grove Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James Monroe Elementary School is Los Amigos High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Newhope Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Santa Ana Newhope Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 413 students
0.3 miles
4419 W. Regent Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714)663-6581 0.3 K-6 413 - Fountain Valley Los Amigos High School Grades: 9-12 | 1820 students
0.4 miles
16566 Newhope St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714)663-6288 0.4 9-12 1820 - Fountain Valley Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 523 students
0.7 miles
11303 Sandstone St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714)663-6537 0.7 K-6 523 - Santa Ana Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate Grades: 7-8 | 650 students
0.7 miles
4600 W. Mcfadden Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714)663-6351 0.7 7-8 650 - Santa Ana Heritage Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 539 students
0.9 miles
426 S. Andres Pl.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714)663-6108 0.9 K-6 539
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