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Hilton D. Bell Intermediate

12345 Springdale St., Garden Grove, CA 92845Garden Grove Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
629
Students
Total enrolled
$18,615
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 30% vs nat'l
23.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 52% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 629 students in grades 07–08 in Garden Grove, California.
30% above average funding
District spends $18,615 per pupil, 30% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hilton D. Bell Intermediate is a large middle in Garden Grove, California, serving grades 07–08 with 629 students. The district invests $18,615 per student — 30% above the national average of $14,347, with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Hilton D. Bell Intermediate

629
Total Students
23.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
41%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution318 male · 310 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility41%
National avg 52% · 257 students
Student Composition
27%
31%
31%
9%
Asian27%
White31%
Hispanic / Latino31%
Black1%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 061488001826

Academic Outcomes at Hilton D. Bell Intermediate

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 69th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 92845

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,615Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,615
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,191
Student Support$3,537
Administration$2,234
Operations$2,792
Other$1,861
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,615 spent per student, an estimated $8,246 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
30%
State government
56.8%
Local (property tax)
30.3%
Federal programs
12.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,615/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Ocia A. Peters ElementaryPatton ElementaryJohn Murdy ElementaryEthan B. Allen Elementary
+11 more
↓
Middle
Sarah McGarvin IntermediateJames Irvine IntermediateAlamitos IntermediateDonald S. Jordan Intermediate
+4 more
↓
High School
Garden Grove HighLa Quinta HighSantiago HighBolsa Grande High
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyOrange County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGarden Grove Unified →
Phone: (714)663-6466
NCES ID: 061488001826
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Garden Grove seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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2,247 students · 09–12
● 50 opp78% FRL
High
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High
Santiago High
1,927 students · 09–12
● 50 opp92% FRL
High
Bolsa Grande High
1,723 students · 09–12
● 52 opp85% FRL
High
Pacifica High
1,648 students · 09–12
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High
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1,604 students · 09–12
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High
Rancho Alamitos High
1,557 students · 09–12
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Elem
Ocia A. Peters Elementary
936 students · KG–06
● 50 opp83% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
12345 Springdale St., Garden Grove, CA 92845
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.