Alta Elementary vs Citrus Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Elementary
Reedley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
Citrus Middle
Orange Cove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
602 students
| Measure | Alta Elementary Reedley, California | Citrus Middle Orange Cove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2950 of 5,693 | #890 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #35678 of 50,301 | #13302 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 364 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Reedley | Orange Cove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 22.6).
- •Alta Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Alta Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Alta Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 96.8%).
- •Citrus Middle does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 24.3).
- •Citrus Middle is the larger school with 602 students compared with 364.
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 Alta Elementary better than Citrus Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Elementary ranks higher (34.3 vs 22.6 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 Alta Elementary and Citrus Middle?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Reedley and Orange Cove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Elementary: 364. Citrus Middle: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Elementary and Citrus Middle rank in California?
Alta Elementary is 2950th of 5,693 and Citrus Middle is 890th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).