Serving 337 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John Marshall Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Marshall Elementary School's student population of 337 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Marshall Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Marshall Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#3230 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
45%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Marshall Elementary School's ranking?
John Marshall Elementary School is ranked #3230 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Marshall Elementary School often compared to?
John Marshall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walt Disney, Juliette Low School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Marshall Elementary School?
337 students attend John Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of John Marshall Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Marshall Elementary School?
John Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Marshall Elementary School offer ?
John Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John Marshall Elementary School part of?
John Marshall Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
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