Amelia Earhart Elementary vs Will C. Wood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amelia Earhart Elementary
Alameda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
573 students
Will C. Wood Middle
Alameda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
613 students
| Measure | Amelia Earhart Elementary Alameda, California | Will C. Wood Middle Alameda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 5,693 | #464 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4746 of 50,301 | #8265 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 573 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.2% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 40% |
| city | Alameda | Alameda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amelia Earhart Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 47.2).
- •Amelia Earhart Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 40%).
- •Amelia Earhart Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 55%).
- •Amelia Earhart Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 51.9%).
- •Will C. Wood Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 24.9).
- •Will C. Wood Middle is the larger school with 613 students compared with 573.
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 Amelia Earhart Elementary better than Will C. Wood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Amelia Earhart Elementary ranks higher (80.4 vs 47.2 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 Amelia Earhart Elementary and Will C. Wood Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Alameda and Alameda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amelia Earhart Elementary: 573. Will C. Wood Middle: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amelia Earhart Elementary and Will C. Wood Middle rank in California?
Amelia Earhart Elementary is 255th of 5,693 and Will C. Wood Middle is 464th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).