Best middle schools in Garden Grove (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 8 schools in Garden Grove, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 170Hilton D. Bell IntermediateGarden Grove · Public Middle66% Math proficiency · 632 students
- 255Donald S. Jordan IntermediateGarden Grove · Public Middle61% Math proficiency · 551 students
- 348James Irvine IntermediateGarden Grove · Public Middle54% Math proficiency · 532 students
- 444Dr. Walter C. Ralston IntermediateGarden Grove · Public Middle43% Math proficiency · 485 students
- 544Louis Lake IntermediateGarden Grove · Public Middle43% Math proficiency · 453 students
- 643Alamitos IntermediateGarden Grove · Public Middle46% Math proficiency · 581 students
- 735Izaak Walton IntermediateGarden Grove · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 458 students
- 832Leroy L. Doig IntermediateGarden Grove · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 557 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hilton D. Bell Intermediate Garden Grove · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 70.4 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 632 |
| 2 | Donald S. Jordan Intermediate Garden Grove · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 54.8 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 551 |
| 3 | James Irvine Intermediate Garden Grove · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 48.1 Lower 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 532 |
| 4 | Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate Garden Grove · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 44.0 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 485 |
| 5 | Louis Lake Intermediate Garden Grove · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 43.9 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 453 |
| 6 | Alamitos Intermediate Garden Grove · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 42.7 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 581 |
| 7 | Izaak Walton Intermediate Garden Grove · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 34.9 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 458 |
| 8 | Leroy L. Doig Intermediate Garden Grove · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 31.8 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 557 |
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate in Garden Grove leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Garden Grove with a Success Index (US) of 70.4. Of the 8 schools shown, 8 are public.
For the full picture see the wider California middle schools rankings, every school on the Garden Grove page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Garden Grove?
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate in Garden Grove, California ranks first among middle schools in Garden Grove with a Success Index (US) of 70.4 out of 100 (Enrollment: 632).
How are middle schools in Garden Grove ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.