- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westminster, CA
Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061488001861
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.6:1
- large classes for California
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Westminster, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488001861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 061488001861 · Westminster, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 27.6:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Grove High (2,148 students)
Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Grove H
Garden Grove High
2,148 students
- La Quinta High
La Quinta High
2,041 students
- Bolsa Grande H
Bolsa Grande High
1,701 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
1,664 students
- Pacifica High
Pacifica High
1,634 students
- This school 717
Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate
717 students
What this shows Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate compares
Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,023
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 717 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
White 4.0%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garden Grove Unified reports $20,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Quinta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bolsa Grande High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacifica High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,701
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Westminster
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~717 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate
How many students attend Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate?
Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate has 717 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westminster, CA. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 698 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate is 27.6:1, which is 28% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate?
65.6% of students at Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate is Asian at 71.4% of enrollment, in Westminster, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate?
Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate rank among middle schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Westminster, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Garden Grove Unified?
Besides Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate, Garden Grove Unified also operates Garden Grove High (2,148 students), La Quinta High (2,041 students), and Bolsa Grande High (1,701 students). See the Garden Grove Unified district page for the complete list.