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10421 Woodbury Road, Garden Grove, CA 92843-3277
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
68.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
63.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 63.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 728/4,657 (84th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 867/4,657 (81st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 426 |
| Low-Income Students | 337 (80.8%) |
| English Learners | 136 (32.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.0 points from last year and fell 2.8 points over the full period. Math fell 5.9 points from last year and fell 6.0 points over the full period.
•Math -6.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 51.8% to 79.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
35.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 63.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 70% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 49% to 49%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 45.6% to 76.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
28.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 58.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Excelsior Elementary compare within the district?
Excelsior Elementary is No. 9 in both reading and math proficiency among the 38 K–6 schools in Garden Grove Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Excelsior Elementary rank in California?
Excelsior Elementary ranks No. 728 of 4,657 in reading and No. 867 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Excelsior Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 8 in both subjects among 38 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 65.4% meet the reading standard and 60.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Excelsior Elementary compare with other schools in Garden Grove?
Excelsior Elementary is No. 7 in both reading and math proficiency among the 28 K–6 schools in Garden Grove with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Garden GroveHow does Excelsior Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Excelsior Elementary is No. 68 in reading and No. 71 in math proficiency among the 236 K–6 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Excelsior ElementaryThis school | 63.2% | 68.7% |
| Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary | 46.7% | 57.1% |
| Brookhurst Elementary | 45.5% | 54.1% |
