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16225 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-1703
Summary
James Monroe Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 69th percentile among comparable California schools.
56.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
51.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 51.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,444/4,657 (69th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,473/4,657 (68th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 555 |
| Low-Income Students | 374 (68.9%) |
| English Learners | 175 (32.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.8 points from last year and rose 8.9 points over the full period. Math rose 2.2 points from last year and rose 6.0 points over the full period.
•Math +6.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 49.2% to 66.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
21.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.2% 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
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 36.1% to 58.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.9-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
20.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 55.4% 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 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 James Monroe Elementary compare within the district?
James Monroe Elementary is No. 21 in reading and No. 19 in math proficiency among the 38 K–6 schools in Garden Grove Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does James Monroe Elementary rank in California?
James Monroe Elementary ranks No. 1,444 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,473 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 James Monroe Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 17 in reading and No. 21 in math among 38 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 53.5% meet the reading standard and 44.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does James Monroe Elementary compare with other schools in Fountain Valley?
James Monroe Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in Fountain Valley with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fountain ValleyHow does James Monroe Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
James Monroe Elementary is No. 120 in reading and No. 117 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 |
|---|---|---|
| James Monroe ElementaryThis school | 51.2% | 56.0% |
| Ethan B. Allen Elementary | 86.6% | 89.3% |
| Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary | 39.3% | 46.0% |
