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J. H. McGaugh Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
1698 Bolsa Ave., Seal Beach, CA 90740 · (562) 799-4560 · Part of Los Alamitos Unified School District
Students
721
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
18%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about J. H. McGaugh Elementary
- School Grade A−: near the top of California’s public schools
- Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 26 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 23:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24.5%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts75%
State average 48.6%
Location
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1698 Bolsa Ave., Seal Beach
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten150
Grade 1107
Grade 2103
Grade 3119
Grade 4130
Grade 5112
Enrollment over time
746’20
730’21
751’22
727’23
721’24
Down 3.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 49%Hispanic 27%Two or more races 14%Asian 8%Black 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.