Gardenhill Elementary

Public K-5

 14607 E. Gardenhill Dr.
       La Mirada, CA  90638-2099


(562) 210-2840

District: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1227th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,260 Help


Students who attend Gardenhill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle
High:    La Mirada High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.4 Help
Number of students:  656

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.4%
Asian:
11.9%
White:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.7% Help


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Compare Details Gardenhill Elementary ranks better than 79.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.3. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Gardenhill Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.4%), Asian (11.9%), White (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gardenhill Elementary is 25.4, which is the highest among 16 elementary schools in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gardenhill Elementary is $11,260, which is the lowest among 16 elementary schools in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Gardenhill Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gardenhill Elementary 1227th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Gardenhill Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
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Female students:
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Hispanic students:
White students:


Norwalk-La Mirada Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwalk-La Mirada Unified 769th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gardenhill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gardenhill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.03 2159th 4809 55.1%
2005 60.17 1730th 4822 64.1%
2006 71.65 1268th 4818 73.7%
2007 73.27 1234th 5113 75.9%
2008 85.90 708th 5113 86.2%
2009 83.60 814th 5193 84.3%
2010 83.40 812th 5314 84.7%
2011 86.49 662nd 5377 87.7%
2012 83.47 818th 5390 84.8%
2013 84.33 802nd 5530 85.5%
2015 79.91 1110th 5611 80.2%
2016 88.51 708th 5614 87.4%
2017 81.63 1057th 5692 81.4%
2018 87.43 776th 5662 86.3%
2019 84.07 963rd 5789 83.4%
2022 80.26 1177th 5883 80.0%
2023 78.30 1220th 5848 79.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gardenhill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.75 433rd 610 29.0%
2023 33.80 487th 667 27.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gardenhill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.74 119th 2416 95.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gardenhill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.37 117th 5084 97.7%
2019 87.96 359th 5173 93.1%
2022 82.68 647th 5264 87.7%
2023 77.76 860th 5355 83.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Gardenhill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 71.57 54th 356 84.8%
2023 77.74 46th 336 86.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Gardenhill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.76 872nd 5413 83.9%
2019 83.69 887th 5492 83.8%
2022 80.13 1107th 5635 80.4%
2023 72.13 1404th 5595 74.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Gardenhill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.04 22nd 2128 99.0%
2019 97.86 52nd 2585 98.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Gardenhill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.32 666th 5431 87.7%
2019 82.06 968th 5510 82.4%
2022 77.30 1225th 5663 78.4%
2023 81.26 1028th 5627 81.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gardenhill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.89 168th 4830 96.5%
2019 92.28 215th 4963 95.7%
2022 91.04 317th 5084 93.8%
2023 89.01 392nd 5079 92.3%
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Rank History for White students at Gardenhill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.23 711th 2737 74.0%
2019 66.94 944th 2834 66.7%
2022 56.13 1284th 2726 52.9%
2023 64.99 963rd 2659 63.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Saturday, September 7, 2013

Open Quote Garden Hill is a fantastic school with excellent teachers. My child is receiving a top quality education and always score advanced on the state test. I truly think their as good as any private school. They have great after school events like the Fall Festival and Summer Jam. I would ignore the other disgruntled posting. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, November 17, 2011

Open Quote My Child is currently a new student at Garden hill. At the beginning of the year he was an a combination class K-1. It was a disaster. Teacher could not handle a lot of students and teaches both levels at the same time. Our kids spent more of the time coloring than getting real class instruction. After two month the administration decided to separate the class. Now we have a new teacher who is temporal until January when the real teacher is going to show up because is in medical leave. COULD YOU IMAGINE! OUR CHILDREN DEALING WITH THREE DIFFERENT TEACHERS IN LEST THAN A YEAR! WHILE THE OTHES KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS ARE NOT EXPERIENCE THE SAME. In addition to it, us, the parents consider that our children are not being challenged enough and have disciplinary issues in class. We were told that our class was a special class because most of the students knows kindergarden curriculum, however the school do not accommodate our children, BUT enroll children that are younger than the age required to enrolled kindergarden. Our child have learn more from the Preschool program than kinder. The school is supposed to be A DISTINGUISHED school but under WHAT STANDARD? the schools now days are more DAY CARES THAN EDUCATION CENTER. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gardenhill Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 364 10 39 124 2 n/a n/a 0 539
1989 345 16 31 156 1 n/a n/a 0 549
1990 329 17 29 162 1 n/a n/a 0 538
1991 281 14 27 196 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1992 326 15 24 175 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1993 334 15 22 175 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1994 329 13 36 181 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1995 331 24 54 219 1 n/a n/a 0 629
1996 331 24 54 219 1 n/a n/a 0 629
1997 335 20 60 249 1 n/a n/a 0 665
1998 331 19 61 278 1 n/a n/a 0 690
1999 335 17 58 306 1 n/a n/a 0 717
2000 317 21 61 309 2 n/a n/a 0 710
2001 304 16 50 312 0 n/a n/a 0 682
2002 259 11 51 274 4 n/a n/a 9 608
2003 259 11 51 274 4 n/a n/a 9 608
2004 250 13 59 306 6 n/a n/a 0 634
2005 236 12 63 306 2 n/a n/a 0 619
2006 219 9 74 321 2 n/a n/a 0 625
2007 198 10 77 337 2 n/a n/a 3 627
2008 190 12 72 358 2 n/a n/a 0 634
2009 187 10 63 378 1 7 0 0 646
2010 190 12 67 381 0 6 4 0 660
2011 176 13 67 391 0 4 15 0 666
2012 151 20 76 425 0 5 21 0 698
2013 164 21 70 462 0 6 29 0 752
2014 201 21 75 462 5 5 34 0 803
2015 199 25 80 444 5 5 29 0 787
2016 190 26 59 436 4 5 38 0 758
2017 186 26 63 452 3 5 31 0 766
2018 188 21 55 454 2 5 39 0 764
2019 167 21 65 433 2 3 45 0 736
2020 139 17 77 427 1 3 62 0 726
2021 108 13 81 427 1 3 57 0 690
2022 94 12 77 400 1 2 65 0 651
2023 75 17 78 416 1 1 68 0 656

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gardenhill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 539 21.0 25.6 n/a
1989 549 22.0 24.9 n/a
1990 538 21.0 25.6 n/a
1991 518 22.0 23.5 n/a
1992 540 22.4 24.1 11.9
1993 546 21.0 26.0 14.5
1994 559 21.0 26.6 11.8
1995 629 21.0 30.0 15.1
1996 629 21.0 30.0 15.1
1997 665 24.0 27.7 14.4
1998 690 29.0 23.8 17.5
1999 717 32.0 22.4 18.8
2000 710 32.0 22.2 16.5
2001 682 30.6 22.3 14.8
2002 608 28.0 21.7 18.2
2003 608 28.0 21.7 18.2
2004 634 27.0 23.5 19.9
2005 619 31.0 20.0 19.7
2006 625 26.0 24.0 21.8
2007 627 29.0 21.6 26.8
2008 634 31.0 20.5 24.8
2009 646 31.0 19.6 28.6
2010 660 31.0 21.2 30.2
2011 666 n/a n/a 29.9
2012 698 26.0 26.8 n/a
2013 752 27.5 27.3 48
2014 803 28.0 28.6 45.5
2015 787 28.0 28.1 41.4
2016 758 27.0 28.0 44.6
2017 766 28.0 27.3 45
2018 764 29.0 26.3 49
2019 736 27.8 26.4 50
2020 726 n/a n/a 50.7
2021 690 26.9 25.6 46.2
2022 651 26.0 25.0 46.1
2023 656 25.8 25.4 44.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gardenhill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 539 21.0 25.6 n/a
1989 549 22.0 24.9 n/a
1990 538 21.0 25.6 n/a
1991 518 22.0 23.5 n/a
1992 540 22.4 24.1 11.9
1993 546 21.0 26.0 14.5
1994 559 21.0 26.6 11.8
1995 629 21.0 30.0 15.1
1996 629 21.0 30.0 15.1
1997 665 24.0 27.7 14.4
1998 690 29.0 23.8 17.5
1999 717 32.0 22.4 18.8
2000 710 32.0 22.2 16.5
2001 682 30.6 22.3 14.8
2002 608 28.0 21.7 18.2
2003 608 28.0 21.7 18.2
2004 634 27.0 23.5 19.9
2005 619 31.0 20.0 19.7
2006 625 26.0 24.0 21.8
2007 627 29.0 21.6 26.8
2008 634 31.0 20.5 24.8
2009 646 31.0 19.6 28.6
2010 660 31.0 21.2 30.2
2011 666 n/a n/a 29.9
2012 698 26.0 26.8 n/a
2013 752 27.5 27.3 48
2014 803 28.0 28.6 45.5
2015 787 28.0 28.1 41.4
2016 758 27.0 28.0 44.6
2017 766 28.0 27.3 45
2018 764 29.0 26.3 49
2019 736 27.8 26.4 50
2020 726 n/a n/a 50.7
2021 690 26.9 25.6 46.2
2022 651 26.0 25.0 46.1
2023 656 25.8 25.4 44.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Gardenhill Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201295.0%2.0%0.0%4.0%95.0%98.0%98.0%95.0%96.0%
201396.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%99.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%99.0%
201493.0%0.0%0.0%7.0%97.0%97.0%96.0%93.0%93.0%
201590.0%0.0%0.0%10.0%94.0%98.0%99.0%90.0%90.0%
201698.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202097.1%1.9%0.0%98.1%98.1%98.1%97.1%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gardenhill Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,260

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gardenhill Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 963rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1220th of 5848 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gardenhill Elementary)7365.6
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Norwalk-La Mirada Unified)48.844.6
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gardenhill Elementary)76.263.4
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Norwalk-La Mirada Unified)47.447.3
 0%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gardenhill Elementary)71.770.7
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Norwalk-La Mirada Unified)50.746.2
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gardenhill Elementary)69.266.4
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Norwalk-La Mirada Unified)44.942.8
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gardenhill Elementary)76.150.9
 25.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Norwalk-La Mirada Unified)52.142.6
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gardenhill Elementary)52.246.4
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Norwalk-La Mirada Unified)36.832
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Gardenhill Elementary)39.939.8
 0%
   5th Grade Science (Norwalk-La Mirada Unified)26.625.6
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students736656
 10.9%
African American2117
 19%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian6578
 20%
Hispanic433416
 3.9%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White16775
 55.1%
Two or More Races4568
 51.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50%44.7%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardenhill Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 656 students attended Gardenhill Elementary.

Students who attend Gardenhill Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle
High : La Mirada High

Gardenhill Elementary ranks 1227th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Gardenhill Elementary are 63% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 11% White, 10% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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