Alamitos Intermediate vs Wakeham Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alamitos Intermediate
Garden Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
581 students
Wakeham Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
307 students
| Measure | Alamitos Intermediate Garden Grove, California | Wakeham Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #522 of 1,334 | #3588 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9212 of 15,369 | #40424 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 581 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 37% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alamitos Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 27.0).
- •Alamitos Intermediate does better on math proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Alamitos Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Wakeham Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85% vs 86.9%).
- •Alamitos Intermediate does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 25.6).
- •Alamitos Intermediate is the larger school with 581 students compared with 307.
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 Alamitos Intermediate better than Wakeham Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alamitos Intermediate ranks higher (42.7 vs 27.0 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 Alamitos Intermediate and Wakeham Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alamitos Intermediate: 581. Wakeham Elementary: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alamitos Intermediate and Wakeham Elementary rank in California?
Alamitos Intermediate is 522nd of 1,334 and Wakeham Elementary is 3588th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).