Alpha Technology Middle vs Westside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpha Technology Middle
Elverta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
59 students
Westside Elementary
Rio Linda · Public elementary · Grades K–6
376 students
| Measure | Alpha Technology Middle Elverta, California | Westside Elementary Rio Linda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #3853 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #42031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 59 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 59 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 29.5 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 36% |
| city | Elverta | Rio Linda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 21.8).
- •Westside Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 5%).
- •Westside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 24.5%).
- •Alpha Technology Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 76.9%).
- •Westside Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.9 vs 29.5).
- •Westside Elementary is the larger school with 376 students compared with 59.
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 Alpha Technology Middle better than Westside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westside Elementary ranks higher (24.5 vs 21.8 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 Alpha Technology Middle and Westside Elementary?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Elverta and Rio Linda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpha Technology Middle: 59. Westside Elementary: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpha Technology Middle and Westside Elementary rank in California?
Alpha Technology Middle is unranked and Westside Elementary is 3853rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).