Alvarado Elementary vs Itliong-Vera Cruz
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 142 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvarado Elementary
Union City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
667 students
Itliong-Vera Cruz
Union City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,097 students
| Measure | Alvarado Elementary Union City, California | Itliong-Vera Cruz Union City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1740 of 5,693 | #505 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #23001 of 50,301 | #9010 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 667 | 1,097 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 1,097 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 45% |
| city | Union City | Union City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alvarado Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 43.7).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 45%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 46%).
- •Itliong-Vera Cruz does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 56.4%).
- •Itliong-Vera Cruz does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 26.7).
- •Itliong-Vera Cruz is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 667.
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 Alvarado Elementary better than Itliong-Vera Cruz?
On the Success Index (US), Alvarado Elementary ranks higher (53.0 vs 43.7 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 Alvarado Elementary and Itliong-Vera Cruz?
About 142 m in a straight line, between Union City and Union City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvarado Elementary: 667. Itliong-Vera Cruz: 1,097. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvarado Elementary and Itliong-Vera Cruz rank in California?
Alvarado Elementary is 1740th of 5,693 and Itliong-Vera Cruz is 505th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).