Alta Elementary vs General Grant Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.2 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
General Grant Middle
Reedley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
526 students
| Measure | Alta Elementary Reedley, California | General Grant Middle Reedley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2950 of 5,693 | #515 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #35678 of 50,301 | #9104 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 364 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| city | Reedley | Reedley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •General Grant Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 34.3).
- •General Grant Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •General Grant Middle does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Alta Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 91.3%).
- •Alta Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 25.0).
- •General Grant Middle is the larger school with 526 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 General Grant Middle?
On the Success Index (US), General Grant Middle ranks higher (43.3 vs 34.3 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 General Grant Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Reedley and Reedley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Elementary: 364. General Grant Middle: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Elementary and General Grant Middle rank in California?
Alta Elementary is 2950th of 5,693 and General Grant Middle is 515th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).