Alta Sierra Intermediate vs Garfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 420 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Sierra Intermediate
Clovis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,374 students
Garfield Elementary
Clovis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
610 students
| Measure | Alta Sierra Intermediate Clovis, California | Garfield Elementary Clovis, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #183 of 1,334 | #429 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3295 of 15,369 | #6581 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,374 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 1,374 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 78% |
| city | Clovis | Clovis |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 70.2).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 61%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 39.4%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 22.9).
- •Alta Sierra Intermediate is the larger school with 1,374 students compared with 610.
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 Sierra Intermediate better than Garfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary ranks higher (77.2 vs 70.2 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 Sierra Intermediate and Garfield Elementary?
About 420 m in a straight line, between Clovis and Clovis in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Sierra Intermediate: 1,374. Garfield Elementary: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Sierra Intermediate and Garfield Elementary rank in California?
Alta Sierra Intermediate is 183rd of 1,334 and Garfield Elementary is 429th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).