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Email BoardDr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate
10851 East Lampson Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840-5134
Summary
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 80th percentile among comparable California schools.
59.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 47.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 59.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 47.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 348/1,734 (80th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 345/1,735 (80th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 485 |
| Low-Income Students | 396 (81.6%) |
| English Learners | 101 (20.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading was unchanged from last year and rose 1.8 points over the full period. Math rose 4.7 points from last year and rose 8.4 points over the full period.
•Math +8.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 57.1% to 62.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.1-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.6-point gap at a typical California 7–10 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 60.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 78% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 26% to 26%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 44.5% to 50.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.7-point math income gap is wider than the 22.8-point gap at a typical California 7–10 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 45.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 3 schools for reading and 3 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–10 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate compare within the district?
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–10 schools in Garden Grove Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate rank in California?
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate ranks No. 348 of 1,734 in reading and No. 345 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 7–10 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.2% meet the reading standard and 41.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate compare with other schools in Garden Grove?
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–10 schools in Garden Grove with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Garden GroveHow does Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate compare with other schools in Orange County?
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–10 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–10 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Walter C. Ralston IntermediateThis school | 47.7% | 59.7% |
| Leroy L. Doig Intermediate | 41.2% | 54.1% |
