John Marshall Elementary School serves 374 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
John Marshall Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Marshall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
John Marshall Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
374 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
John Marshall Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 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
#3447 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
35%
12%

Hispanic
54%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
5%
22%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 is John Marshall Elementary School's ranking?
John Marshall Elementary School is ranked #3447 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend John Marshall Elementary School?
374 students attend John Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of John Marshall Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Marshall Elementary School?
John Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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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