Serving 641 students in grades 7-8, James Irvine Intermediate ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Irvine Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
James Irvine Intermediate's student population of 641 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
James Irvine Intermediate ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Irvine Intermediate is 0.55, which is less 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
#1902 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
45%
12%
Hispanic
50%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Irvine Intermediate's ranking?
James Irvine Intermediate is ranked #1902 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are James Irvine Intermediate often compared to?
James Irvine Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Donald S. Jordan Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend James Irvine Intermediate?
641 students attend James Irvine Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of James Irvine Intermediate students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Irvine Intermediate?
James Irvine Intermediate has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does James Irvine Intermediate offer ?
James Irvine Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is James Irvine Intermediate part of?
James Irvine Intermediate is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
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