Garden Grove Elementary School
Los Angeles, CA 91335
Phone: (818) 343-4762
Fax: (818) 343-4793
District: Los Angeles Unified School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 306 students
Garden Grove Elementary School, a public school located in Los Angeles, CA, serves grades K-5 in the Los Angeles Unified School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Garden Grove Elementary School is a public school located in Los Angeles, CA. 306 students attend Garden Grove Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 6/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from California Department of Education. |
Posted: January 4, 2023
I am writing to express my deep gratitude for the wonderful experience my son has had at Garden Grove Elementary. The teaching staff at this school is top-notch, and my son has made tremendous progress in his academic pursuits thanks to their guidance and support.
Not only have the teachers been instrumental in my son's academic success, but they have also provided him with emotional support that has been invaluable. He has developed strong friendships with his classmates and has gained confidence in himself as a learner.
Safety is also a top priority at Garden Grove Elementary, and I have always felt comfortable sending my son to school knowing that he is in a safe and secure environment. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure the well-being of all students, and I am grateful for their efforts.
I have been particularly impressed by the way the teachers at Garden Grove Elementary have tailored their instruction to my son's unique learning style. They have worked with him one-on-one to help him understand concepts that were initially challenging, and as a result, he has made tremendous progress.
Overall, I couldn't be happier with my son's experience at Garden Grove Elementary. The teaching, social-emotional support, and safety of the school are excellent, and I am grateful to have found such a wonderful place for my son to learn and grow.
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Posted: March 19, 2019
My daughter's teacher gives them an hour to do homework during class which I don't think is effective. It it's homework it should be done at home. I have spoken to the teacher about it and he think children get too much homework.
Posted: March 19, 2019
My daughter is now in 4th grade and every single teacher she has had, has been really great. I can't say enough good things about every single teacher. Her latest teacher, she's now in 4th grade, is a little direct and blunt which I can see, he was strategically placed to teach the older kids because as we know kids can get a little mischievous. However his teaching style, approach and personality seems very fitting for this age range. He speaks to the class a lot about higher learning which is great as should be done by teachers as part of their job is to instill these values of learning - starts with the parent but we cannot forget the impact teachers have on our children's lives.
Posted: March 19, 2019
Posted: March 19, 2019
Leadership can be worked on the staff side - not including teachers. My daughter has shared a few of their staff having public displays of disagreements in front of the children -terrible example for the students. Again, this is not from the teachers. This will be addressed with the principal.
Posted: March 19, 2019
Posted: March 19, 2019
Posted: March 19, 2019
Starting with the new school principal to the faculty - this group of teachers really seem to love what they do and are proud to teach at this school. All of my child's teachers were very engaged and seemed to really care about the children and their education.
Posted: April 6, 2017
The teachers from room# 1 and room 3 are bullying my son
Posted: April 6, 2017
Posted: April 6, 2017
Horrible school the teachers there are bullying my son in front of the entire class i will be there tomorrow to speak to the princeable. Again this is not acceptable this is the 2nd time and the second teacher after this im switching my son to a diffrent school. This is how bullying starts with teachers bullying your children and then the students will follow now i know where bullying starts with teachers
Posted: April 6, 2017
Posted: April 6, 2017
Posted: April 6, 2017
Horrible school the teachers there are bullying my son in front of the entire class i will be there tomorrow to speak to the princeable. Again this is not acceptable this is the 2nd time and the second teacher after this im switching my son to a diffrent school. This is how bullying starts with teachers bullying your children and then the students will follow now i know where bullying starts with teachers
Posted: April 6, 2017
Posted: August 4, 2013
I recently enrolled my child in this school and was very disappointed with the school. The teacher's were so behind with the subjects being taught. It was like my child was repeating her past grade level. The principal is rarely around before and after school to see what is going on with her students. The school is not secure to the point that anyone can go inside the school. My child does not want to change from this school but if I don't see a change I will have to change her. I am deeply disappointed because I noticed my child was so behind, comparing it to the other elementary she attended before this one. In her other school there wasn't a day she would come home with something new she had learned. It seems that the volunteers are doing more for the school than the principal and the employee's. Very disappointing!!!
Posted: November 2, 2011
My 2 son's went to this school,Have still have one son there,But am looking for a new school for him next year,Garden Grove was a good and friendly school but as the years went by I have learned many thins about how they run thing.There are some really great teachers that care about the children,And then there are some that are there just for there pay checks. The problems that go on are new taking care of..They are just brushed under the carpet.I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL!! AND I HAVE BEN GOING TO THIS FOR THE LAST 8 YEARS...
Posted: February 17, 2011
I called this school inquiring information and was told to drop by and pick up a brochure to get additional information because I was interested in after school program. I visited the office today to get information on enrollment process. I've explained to one of the staff that I am a parent trying to figure out how to enroll my son in their school program and also advised the staff that I just moved to Reseda and is not familiar with the schooling system here in the U.S. I was told to comeback in May to pick up an application form. I was expecting a brochure to be handed out but I was told they didn't have any. As I prepare myself with other question in mind, the staff that was trying to help me keeps blurting out "come back in May". That type of response did not make me feel welcome in their school nor community. Since, public schools are based on the my new address, I guess I have no choice but learn how to deal with the Gaden Grove Elem. Staff. Private school is just too expensive for me right now.
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