Adams Elementary vs Gerald P. Carr Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 997 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
Gerald P. Carr Intermediate
Santa Ana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students
| Measure | Adams Elementary Santa Ana, California | Gerald P. Carr Intermediate Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4141 of 5,693 | #1245 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #43622 of 50,301 | #15007 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 320 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adams Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 11.0).
- •Adams Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Adams Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Adams Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 96.4%).
- •Adams Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.3).
- •Gerald P. Carr Intermediate is the larger school with 886 students compared with 320.
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 Adams Elementary better than Gerald P. Carr Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Adams Elementary ranks higher (21.9 vs 11.0 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 Adams Elementary and Gerald P. Carr Intermediate?
About 997 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elementary: 320. Gerald P. Carr Intermediate: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elementary and Gerald P. Carr Intermediate rank in California?
Adams Elementary is 4141st of 5,693 and Gerald P. Carr Intermediate is 1245th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).