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9802 Bishop Place, Westminster, CA 92683-6605
Summary
Sarah McGarvin Intermediate is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 95th percentile among comparable California schools.
80.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
75.0% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 80.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 75.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 60/1,204 (95th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 56/1,204 (95th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 27:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 717 |
| Low-Income Students | 522 (72.8%) |
| English Learners | 144 (20.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.2 points from last year and rose 1.3 points over the full period. Math rose 1.7 points from last year and rose 3.6 points over the full period.
•Math +3.6 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 Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 79.7% to 80.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.5-point reading income gap is about the same as the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 86.5% 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 86% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 37% to 68%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 71.7% to 79.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.8-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
28.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 77.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 Sarah McGarvin Intermediate compare within the district?
Sarah McGarvin Intermediate is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 7–8 schools in Garden Grove Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sarah McGarvin Intermediate rank in California?
Sarah McGarvin Intermediate ranks No. 60 of 1,204 in reading and No. 56 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Sarah McGarvin Intermediate compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 4 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 72.8% meet the reading standard and 66.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sarah McGarvin Intermediate compare with other schools in Orange County?
Sarah McGarvin Intermediate is No. 3 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 37 7–8 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah McGarvin IntermediateThis school | 75.0% | 80.1% |
| Alamitos Intermediate | 47.9% | 56.7% |
| Donald S. Jordan Intermediate | 63.6% | 68.5% |
