Alta Elementary vs Thomas Law Reed Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.4 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
Thomas Law Reed Elementary
Reedley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
558 students
| Measure | Alta Elementary Reedley, California | Thomas Law Reed Elementary Reedley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2950 of 5,693 | #2510 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35678 of 50,301 | #31699 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 364 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| city | Reedley | Reedley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Law Reed Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 34.3).
- •Thomas Law Reed Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Thomas Law Reed Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Alta Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 85.7%).
- •Alta Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 25.4).
- •Thomas Law Reed Elementary is the larger school with 558 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 Thomas Law Reed Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Law Reed Elementary ranks higher (40.4 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 Thomas Law Reed Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Reedley and Reedley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Elementary: 364. Thomas Law Reed Elementary: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Elementary and Thomas Law Reed Elementary rank in California?
Alta Elementary is 2950th of 5,693 and Thomas Law Reed Elementary is 2510th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).