J. H. McGaugh Elementary
Seal Beach, CA · Los Alamitos Unified · Grades K-5
997th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 82%▼ Declining
J. H. McGaugh Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks J. H. McGaugh Elementary 997th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 82% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 90th in 2015 to 82th in 2025 — declining.
J. H. McGaugh Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 350 students tested
J. H. McGaugh Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 727 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.6% | 50.3% | ▼ 12.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.8% | 25.7% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.5% | 13.3% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Asian | 8.4% | 8.1% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near J. H. McGaugh Elementary
Typical home value $797K in zip 90740 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near J. H. McGaugh Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Kettering ElementaryLong Beach Unified · 2 mi away569th of 5,659
ELA 73% · Math 73% - 10Naples ElementaryLong Beach Unified · 2.1 mi away273rd of 5,659
ELA 83% · Math 76% - 10Francis Hopkinson ElementaryLos Alamitos Unified · 2.5 mi away404th of 5,659
ELA 78% · Math 75% - 9Lowell ElementaryLong Beach Unified · 2.6 mi away623rd of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 67% - 8Harbour View ElementaryOcean View · 2.9 mi away1,441st of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 56% - 9Tincher PreparatoryLong Beach Unified · 3 mi away794th of 5,659
ELA 74% · Math 63% - 10Jack L. Weaver ElementaryLos Alamitos Unified · 3.1 mi away18th of 5,659
ELA 93% · Math 88% - 10Gant ElementaryLong Beach Unified · 3.4 mi away245th of 5,659
ELA 83% · Math 78%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is J. H. McGaugh Elementary in?
J. H. McGaugh Elementary is part of the Los Alamitos Unified district in Seal Beach, California.
Is J. H. McGaugh Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks J. H. McGaugh Elementary 997th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 82% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of J. H. McGaugh Elementary?
White 50%, Hispanic 26%, Two or more races 13%, Asian 8% (727 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near J. H. McGaugh Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90740 is $797K 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.