Almond Elementary vs Isaac Newton Graham Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Almond Elementary
Los Altos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
354 students
Isaac Newton Graham Middle
Mountain View · Public middle · Grades 6–8
860 students
| Measure | Almond Elementary Los Altos, California | Isaac Newton Graham Middle Mountain View, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #56 of 5,693 | #146 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2648 of 50,301 | #2599 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 354 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 61% |
| city | Los Altos | Mountain View |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Almond Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 73.7).
- •Almond Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 61%).
- •Almond Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 69%).
- •Almond Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 26.3%).
- •Isaac Newton Graham Middle does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.6).
- •Isaac Newton Graham Middle is the larger school with 860 students compared with 354.
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 Almond Elementary better than Isaac Newton Graham Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Almond Elementary ranks higher (84.5 vs 73.7 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 Almond Elementary and Isaac Newton Graham Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Los Altos and Mountain View in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Almond Elementary: 354. Isaac Newton Graham Middle: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Almond Elementary and Isaac Newton Graham Middle rank in California?
Almond Elementary is 56th of 5,693 and Isaac Newton Graham Middle is 146th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).