Very Good
#3495 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary
Elementary School · Los Alamitos Unified · Seal Beach, CA
A Los Alamitos Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1698 Bolsa Ave., Seal Beach, CA 90740
- Math 68% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J. H. Mcgaugh 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,235/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seal Beach), 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
$82,427
Median home value
$488,400
Median rent
$2,421/mo
College educated
51%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90740; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Kettering ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Francis Hopkinson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 636 | Compare → |
| Lowell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 601 | 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.
Los Alamitos Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary is listed in Los Alamitos Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary is a public elementary school in Seal Beach, CA, part of Los Alamitos Unified, serving approximately 727 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,495 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary
What grades does J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary serve?
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary?
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 727 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary rank in CA?
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary ranks #3,495 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary a charter school?
No, J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary a Title I school?
No, J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary?
15.7% of students at J. H. Mcgaugh 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
- 727
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (562) 799-4560
- Area population (ZIP 90740)
- 24,382
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 61.4
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 90740; 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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