Donald S. Jordan Intermediate vs James Irvine Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate
Garden Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
551 students
James Irvine Intermediate
Garden Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
532 students
| Measure | Donald S. Jordan Intermediate Garden Grove, California | James Irvine Intermediate Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #358 of 1,334 | #448 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6597 of 15,369 | #8061 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 551 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 54% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donald S. Jordan Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 48.1).
- •Donald S. Jordan Intermediate does better on math proficiency (61% vs 54%).
- •Donald S. Jordan Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Donald S. Jordan Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 88.3%).
- •James Irvine Intermediate does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.0).
- •Donald S. Jordan Intermediate is the larger school with 551 students compared with 532.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Donald S. Jordan Intermediate better than James Irvine Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Donald S. Jordan Intermediate ranks higher (54.8 vs 48.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Donald S. Jordan Intermediate and James Irvine Intermediate?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate: 551. James Irvine Intermediate: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald S. Jordan Intermediate and James Irvine Intermediate rank in California?
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate is 358th of 1,334 and James Irvine Intermediate is 448th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).