Merton E. Hill Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Garden Grove, California 92844 · Garden Grove Unified
#1958 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#25758 of 50,301 nationally
About Merton E. Hill Elementary
Merton E. Hill Elementary is a public elementary located in Garden Grove, in the Garden Grove Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 278 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1958th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (72th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 278.
There are 49 schools in Garden Grove; Merton E. Hill Elementary ranks 17th of 48 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)86%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Merton E. Hill Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Merton E. Hill Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bolsa Grande High
Garden Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,701 students · 822 m away
John Murdy Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
689 students · 865 m away
A. G. Cook Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
345 students · 977 m away
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate
Garden Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
551 students · 1.1 km away
Post Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
338 students · 1.3 km away
Morningside Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
416 students · 1.4 km away
Anderson Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
445 students · 1.4 km away
James Irvine Intermediate
Garden Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
532 students · 1.5 km away
Sunnyside Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
500 students · 1.5 km away
Leo Carrillo Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
508 students · 1.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Merton E. Hill Elementary a good school?
Merton E. Hill Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 49.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1958 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Merton E. Hill Elementary rank in California?
Merton E. Hill Elementary ranks #1958 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #25758 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Merton E. Hill Elementary?
Merton E. Hill Elementary had 278 students in 2025.
Is Merton E. Hill Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Merton E. Hill Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Merton E. Hill Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Merton E. Hill Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.