James Irvine Intermediate vs Merton E. Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Irvine Intermediate
Garden Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
532 students
Merton E. Hill Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
278 students
| Measure | James Irvine Intermediate Garden Grove, California | Merton E. Hill Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 1,334 | #1958 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8061 of 15,369 | #25758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 532 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merton E. Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 48.1).
- •Merton E. Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Merton E. Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86% vs 88.3%).
- •Merton E. Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 23.1).
- •James Irvine Intermediate is the larger school with 532 students compared with 278.
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 James Irvine Intermediate better than Merton E. Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Merton E. Hill Elementary ranks higher (49.1 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 James Irvine Intermediate and Merton E. Hill Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Irvine Intermediate: 532. Merton E. Hill Elementary: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Irvine Intermediate and Merton E. Hill Elementary rank in California?
James Irvine Intermediate is 448th of 1,334 and Merton E. Hill Elementary is 1958th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).