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13162 Newhope Street, Garden Grove, CA 92843-1416
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 86th percentile among comparable California schools.
62.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
57.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 62.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 57.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 280/1,734 (84th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 194/1,735 (89th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 893 |
| Low-Income Students | 730 (82.8%) |
| English Learners | 308 (34.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.9 points from last year and rose 7.3 points over the full period. Math rose 0.1 points from last year and rose 8.6 points over the full period.
•Math +8.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 60.2% to 64.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 39.3-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 20.6-point gap at a typical California K–7 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 68.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 88% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 35% to 73%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 51.3% to 65.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 42.6-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California K–7 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 63.3% 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 28 schools for reading and 28 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–7 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 Ocia A. Peters Elementary compare within the district?
Ocia A. Peters Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–7 schools in Garden Grove Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ocia A. Peters Elementary rank in California?
Ocia A. Peters Elementary ranks No. 280 of 1,734 in reading and No. 194 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 Ocia A. Peters Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 6 K–7 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.1% meet the reading standard and 48.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ocia A. Peters Elementary compare with other schools in Garden Grove?
Ocia A. Peters Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–7 schools in Garden Grove with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Garden GroveHow does Ocia A. Peters Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Ocia A. Peters Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–7 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–7 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ocia A. Peters ElementaryThis school | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| A. G. Cook Elementary | 76.1% | 82.4% |
| Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary | 42.4% | 46.3% |
