Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary serves the southeast part of Fountain Valley, CA, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
400 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Motto
Commitment. Character.
School Rankings
Mamie L. Northcutt 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 Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#3984 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
28%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School's ranking?
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School is ranked #3984 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School?
400 students attend Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School?
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School offer ?
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School part of?
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
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