Summary:
In the Garden Grove area covered by zip code 92845, there is one public middle school, Hilton D. Bell Intermediate, serving grades 7 and 8 within the Garden Grove Unified district.
This school stands out as a consistent top performer, ranking in the 96th percentile among all California public schools for the 2024-2025 school year and maintaining similarly elite status for the past three years. Academically, students at Hilton D. Bell Intermediate significantly outperform both district and state averages, with over 80% proficient in English and over 71% proficient in mathematics. The school also reports a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 7%, which is less than half the district average and suggests a strong, engaging school culture that promotes regular attendance.
Notably, the school achieves these excellent results while serving a student population where over 41% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, demonstrating effective support for all learners. With a student-teacher ratio of 23.4 to 1 and a per-student spending figure near state averages, the school's success appears driven by effective teaching and curriculum rather than extraordinary resources. For families in the 92845 area, Hilton D. Bell Intermediate represents a high-quality, stable educational option that has delivered sustained academic excellence over multiple years.
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