Serving 751 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School's student population of 751 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
751 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#912 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
24%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
50%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School's ranking?
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School is ranked #912 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School often compared to?
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack L. Weaver Elementary School, Francis Hopkinson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School?
751 students attend J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School?
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School offer ?
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School part of?
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School is part of Los Alamitos Unified School District.
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