James Irvine Intermediate vs Morningside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 601 m 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
Morningside Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
416 students
| Measure | James Irvine Intermediate Garden Grove, California | Morningside Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 1,334 | #1576 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8061 of 15,369 | #20774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 532 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 68% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morningside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 48.1).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 54%).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 88.3%).
- •James Irvine Intermediate does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.5).
- •James Irvine Intermediate is the larger school with 532 students compared with 416.
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 Morningside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Morningside Elementary ranks higher (56.3 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 Morningside Elementary?
About 601 m in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Irvine Intermediate: 532. Morningside Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Irvine Intermediate and Morningside Elementary rank in California?
James Irvine Intermediate is 448th of 1,334 and Morningside Elementary is 1576th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).