Excellent
#1556 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Louis Lake Intermediate
Middle School · Garden Grove Unified · Garden Grove, CA
A Garden Grove Unified middle school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10801 Orangewood Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92840
- Math 44% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Louis Lake Intermediate score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 52% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Louis Lake Intermediate 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$96,555
Median home value
$746,900
Median rent
$1,955/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92840; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Twain Special CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Dr. Walter C. Ralston IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 7–8 | 1.0 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Padre Pio AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Hilton D. Bell IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 7–8 | Not available | 608 | 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
- #30 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
Louis Lake Intermediate is listed in Garden Grove Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Louis Lake Intermediate
Louis Lake Intermediate is a public middle school in Garden Grove, CA, part of Garden Grove Unified, serving approximately 451 students in grades 7th-8th with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,556 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Louis Lake Intermediate
What grades does Louis Lake Intermediate serve?
Louis Lake Intermediate serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Louis Lake Intermediate?
Louis Lake Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louis Lake Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Louis Lake Intermediate is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Louis Lake Intermediate rank in CA?
Louis Lake Intermediate ranks #1,556 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Louis Lake Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Louis Lake Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Louis Lake Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Louis Lake Intermediate has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Louis Lake Intermediate a charter school?
No, Louis Lake Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Louis Lake Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Louis Lake Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Louis Lake Intermediate?
86.7% of students at Louis Lake Intermediate 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 451
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (714) 663-6506
- Area population (ZIP 92840)
- 54,475
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 92840; 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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