Donald S. Jordan Intermediate

9821 Woodbury Rd.
Garden Grove, CA 92844

jordan.ggusd.us

551 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Donald S. Jordan Intermediate School, located in Garden Grove, California, is a public school serving students in grades 7 and 8 as part of the Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD). The school is dedicated to creating a supportive and academically rigorous environment that prepares students for the transition from elementary to high school. By focusing on a balanced curriculum, the school aims to foster both intellectual growth and personal responsibility during these critical middle-level years.

The campus emphasizes community and student engagement, often utilizing the district’s comprehensive resources to provide diverse extracurricular opportunities and academic support services. Jordan Intermediate prioritizes a culture of high expectations and inclusivity, striving to ensure that all students—regardless of their starting point—have access to the tools they need to succeed in their future educational endeavors. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and a structured learning environment, the school remains a cornerstone of the local community, promoting both character development and academic excellence.

551

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Donald S. Jordan Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	209
Black	3
Asian	315
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
315 (57.2%)
Hispanic
209 (37.9%)
White
17 (3.1%)
Two or More
5 (0.9%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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)663-6124
Website:	http://jordan.ggusd.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	377
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	94

* 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 7 277

Grade 8 274