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#2141 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 22% in state

Garden Grove Elementary

Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Reseda, CA

A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

18141 Valerio St., Reseda, CA 91335

  • Math 50% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+3.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.5 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+25.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.1:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism33.4%

Students at Garden Grove Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2018, reaching 49% in 2024.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
33%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
43%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

90.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Garden Grove Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 81Very Walkable
  • Transit 47Some Transit
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low245/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,164

Median home value

$700,400

Median rent

$1,811/mo

College educated

29.7%

Homeownership

50.7%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91335; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bertrand Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5K–50.5 mi303Compare →
Reseda ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.6K–50.6 mi414Compare →
Smart GenerationPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–70.7 mi19Compare →
Anatola Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.9K–50.9 mi257Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Los Angeles Unified

Schools in district
785
Rank in district
#234 of 769
District spending per student
$22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Garden Grove Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Garden Grove Elementary

Garden Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Reseda, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 302 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,141 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Garden Grove Elementary

What grades does Garden Grove Elementary serve?

Garden Grove Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Garden Grove Elementary?

Garden Grove Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden Grove Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Garden Grove Elementary is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Garden Grove Elementary rank in CA?

Garden Grove Elementary ranks #2,141 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Garden Grove Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Garden Grove Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Garden Grove Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Garden Grove Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Garden Grove Elementary a charter school?

No, Garden Grove Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Garden Grove Elementary a Title I school?

No, Garden Grove Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garden Grove Elementary?

90.7% of students at Garden Grove Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
302
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.4%
Area population (ZIP 91335)
74,802
Area average commute
32.7 min
Area median age
39.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91335; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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