Sarah McGarvin Intermediate

mcgarvin.ggusd.us

694 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Sarah McGarvin Intermediate School, located in Westminster, California, is a public school serving students in grades 7 through 8 as part of the Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and character development. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school, alongside a variety of elective courses and extracurricular activities that allow students to explore their personal interests and talents.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on providing a balanced educational experience that integrates modern technology with traditional instruction. By promoting a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, McGarvin Intermediate aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school’s faculty and staff work closely with the surrounding Westminster community to ensure that students develop the necessary critical thinking and social skills to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

694

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

26.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sarah McGarvin Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	149
Black	2
Asian	494
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
494 (71.2 %)
Hispanic
149 (21.5 %)
White
34 (4.9 %)
Two or More
11 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Garden Grove Unified
Phone:	(714)663-6218
Website:	http://mcgarvin.ggusd.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	694
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	420
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	101

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 338

Grade 8 356