Arlanza Elementary vs Wells Middle
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.
Arlanza Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
Wells Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
768 students
| Measure | Arlanza Elementary Riverside, California | Wells Middle Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5226 of 5,693 | #1222 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48550 of 50,301 | #14923 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 431 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 12% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.8 vs 11.9).
- •Arlanza Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Wells Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Wells Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 97%).
- •Wells Middle does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 23.9).
- •Wells Middle is the larger school with 768 students compared with 431.
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 Arlanza Elementary better than Wells Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arlanza Elementary and Wells Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlanza Elementary: 431. Wells Middle: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlanza Elementary and Wells Middle rank in California?
Arlanza Elementary is 5226th of 5,693 and Wells Middle is 1222nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).