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Morningside Elementary School

10521 Morningside Dr.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Tel: (714) 663-6328
morningside.ggusd.us
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Morningside Elementary School serves 420 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 68%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Morningside Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
420 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Morningside Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
68%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
65%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Morningside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
63%
12%
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Hispanic
30%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
3%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.52
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Morningside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Garden Grove Unified School District
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?

68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Morningside Elementary School?

420 students attend Morningside Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

63% of Morningside Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Morningside Elementary School?

Morningside Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Morningside Elementary School offer ?

Morningside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Morningside Elementary School part of?

Morningside Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 68%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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