Merton E. Hill Elementary
Garden Grove, CA · Garden Grove Unified · Grades K-7
886th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 84%▲ Improving
Merton E. Hill Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Merton E. Hill Elementary 886th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 84% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2015 to 84th in 2025 — improving.
Merton E. Hill Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 128 students tested
Merton E. Hill Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 270 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 62.8% | 59.3% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 30.4% | 26.7% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| White | 5.3% | 5.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 4.1% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 3.0% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Merton E. Hill Elementary
Typical home value $947K in zip 92844 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Merton E. Hill Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9John Murdy ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 0.5 mi away657th of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 69% - 10A. G. Cook ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 0.7 mi away188th of 5,659
ELA 87% · Math 76% - 3H.B. Anderson ElementaryWestminster · 0.9 mi away4,355th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 27% - 9Morningside ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 0.9 mi away964th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 66% - 9Post ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 0.9 mi away966th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 67% - 7Dr. Jessie Hayden ElementaryWestminster · 0.9 mi away1,806th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 48% - 5Leo Carrillo ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 0.9 mi away3,248th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 34% - 9Excelsior ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 1 mi away646th of 5,659
ELA 73% · Math 69%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Merton E. Hill Elementary in?
Merton E. Hill Elementary is part of the Garden Grove Unified district in Garden Grove, California.
Is Merton E. Hill Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Merton E. Hill Elementary 886th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 84% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Merton E. Hill Elementary?
Asian 59%, Hispanic 27%, White 6%, Two or more races 4% (270 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Merton E. Hill Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92844 is $947K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.