Ada S. Nelson Elementary vs Los Nietos Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 675 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ada S. Nelson Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
358 students
Los Nietos Middle
Los Nietos · Public middle · Grades 7–8
262 students
| Measure | Ada S. Nelson Elementary Whittier, California | Los Nietos Middle Los Nietos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2642 of 5,693 | #621 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #32799 of 50,301 | #10837 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 358 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.1% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| city | Whittier | Los Nietos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ada S. Nelson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 35.1).
- •Ada S. Nelson Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Ada S. Nelson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.1% vs 89.3%).
- •Los Nietos Middle does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 25.6).
- •Ada S. Nelson Elementary is the larger school with 358 students compared with 262.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ada S. Nelson Elementary better than Los Nietos Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ada S. Nelson Elementary ranks higher (38.7 vs 35.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ada S. Nelson Elementary and Los Nietos Middle?
About 675 m in a straight line, between Whittier and Los Nietos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ada S. Nelson Elementary: 358. Los Nietos Middle: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ada S. Nelson Elementary and Los Nietos Middle rank in California?
Ada S. Nelson Elementary is 2642nd of 5,693 and Los Nietos Middle is 621st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).