At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
532
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
88%+23.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
James Irvine Intermediate is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Garden Grove, California. The school enrolls 532 students. It is part of the Garden Grove Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictGarden Grove Unified
County6059
CityGarden Grove
ZIP92843
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061488001852
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment532
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino51.4%
Black / African American44.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races1.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
51.4%
Black
44.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
1.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.