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Merton E. Hill Elementary

Garden Grove Unified · Orange County · 9681 11th Street, Garden Grove, CA 92844-3101

(714) 663-6561 · hill.ggusd.us

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8/10
#1228
Rank 1228 out of 5,722
Top 21%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1200 · 79th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #1074 · 81st percentile
Science7/10 · #1710 · 69th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the heart of Garden Grove, Merton E. Hill Elementary punches well above its weight in a district that's quietly become one of Orange County's more underrated options for families. With math and English scores both hovering around the 80th percentile statewide, it's a solid choice for parents who want strong academics without the pressure-cooker intensity of some neighboring communities. Garden Grove itself has a warm, unpretentious feel — diverse, affordable by SoCal standards, and close enough to everything Orange County has to offer without the hustle of Irvine or Anaheim.

Student Demographics

136 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
89 (65%)
Hispanic
33 (24%)
Multiple Races
6 (4%)
White
5 (4%)
Other
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners83 (61%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged114 (84%)
Students with Disabilities37 (27%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

278
Enrollment
15.6
Teachers (FTE)
17.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
14.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #835 · 86th percentile

233 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found