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#3908 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 41% in state
Merton E. Hill Elementary
Elementary School · Garden Grove Unified · Garden Grove, CA
A Garden Grove Unified elementary school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9681 11th St., Garden Grove, CA 92844
- Math 64% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Merton E. Hill Elementary score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 48 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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
86.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Merton E. Hill Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some 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
$73,590
Median home value
$706,900
Median rent
$1,989/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
41%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92844; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Crescent SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–10 | 0.1 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| John Murdy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 673 | Compare → |
| A. G. Cook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Post ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 358 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #49 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
Merton E. Hill Elementary is listed in Garden Grove Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merton E. Hill Elementary
Merton E. Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Garden Grove, CA, part of Garden Grove Unified, serving approximately 270 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,908 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Merton E. Hill Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merton E. Hill Elementary
What grades does Merton E. Hill Elementary serve?
Merton E. Hill Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Merton E. Hill Elementary?
Merton E. Hill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merton E. Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Merton E. Hill Elementary is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merton E. Hill Elementary rank in CA?
Merton E. Hill Elementary ranks #3,908 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Merton E. Hill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Merton E. Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Merton E. Hill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merton E. Hill Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Merton E. Hill Elementary a charter school?
No, Merton E. Hill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merton E. Hill Elementary a Title I school?
No, Merton E. Hill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merton E. Hill Elementary?
86.7% of students at Merton E. Hill 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
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (714) 663-6561
- Area population (ZIP 92844)
- 22,719
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 92844; 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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