Excellent
#1246 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Garden Park Elementary
Elementary School · Garden Grove Unified · Garden Grove, CA
A Garden Grove Unified elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6562 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92845
- Math 65% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garden Park Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 67% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Garden Park Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,050/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garden Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$133,564
Median home value
$882,600
Median rent
$2,531/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92845; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyal Barker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Enders ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Bethany Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Fryberger ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 322 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Garden Grove Unified
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #23 of 64
- District spending per student
- $20,026NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garden Park Elementary is listed in Garden Grove Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garden Park Elementary
Garden Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Garden Grove, CA, part of Garden Grove Unified, serving approximately 247 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,246 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Garden Park Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garden Park Elementary
What grades does Garden Park Elementary serve?
Garden Park Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Garden Park Elementary?
Garden Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden Park Elementary is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garden Park Elementary rank in CA?
Garden Park Elementary ranks #1,246 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Garden Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Garden Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garden Park Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Garden Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Garden Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garden Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Garden Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garden Park Elementary?
43.3% of students at Garden Park 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (714) 663-6074
- Area population (ZIP 92845)
- 15,484
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
Official sources & links
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 92845; 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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