Alvarado Intermediate vs John A. Rowland High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvarado Intermediate
Rowland Heights · Public middle · Grades 7–8
624 students
John A. Rowland High
Rowland Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,016 students
| Measure | Alvarado Intermediate Rowland Heights, California | John A. Rowland High Rowland Heights, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #472 of 1,334 | #366 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8488 of 15,369 | #7954 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 624 | 2,016 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 2,016 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 51% |
| city | Rowland Heights | Rowland Heights |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John A. Rowland High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 46.1).
- •John A. Rowland High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •John A. Rowland High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 58%).
- •John A. Rowland High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.1% vs 79.8%).
- •Alvarado Intermediate does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.6).
- •John A. Rowland High is the larger school with 2,016 students compared with 624.
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 Intermediate better than John A. Rowland High?
On the Success Index (US), John A. Rowland High ranks higher (51.6 vs 46.1 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 Intermediate and John A. Rowland High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rowland Heights and Rowland Heights in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvarado Intermediate: 624. John A. Rowland High: 2,016. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvarado Intermediate and John A. Rowland High rank in California?
Alvarado Intermediate is 472nd of 1,334 and John A. Rowland High is 366th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).