Alvarado Intermediate vs Shelyn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Shelyn Elementary
Rowland Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–6
508 students
| Measure | Alvarado Intermediate Rowland Heights, California | Shelyn Elementary Rowland Heights, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #472 of 1,334 | #1825 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8488 of 15,369 | #24293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 624 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 60% |
| city | Rowland Heights | Rowland Heights |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shelyn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 46.1).
- •Shelyn Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •Alvarado Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 53%).
- •Shelyn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 79.8%).
- •Shelyn Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 23.1).
- •Alvarado Intermediate is the larger school with 624 students compared with 508.
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 Shelyn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shelyn Elementary ranks higher (51.3 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 Shelyn Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Rowland Heights and Rowland Heights in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvarado Intermediate: 624. Shelyn Elementary: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvarado Intermediate and Shelyn Elementary rank in California?
Alvarado Intermediate is 472nd of 1,334 and Shelyn Elementary is 1825th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).