Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle vs Gardenhill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 712 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle
La Mirada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students
Gardenhill Elementary
La Mirada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
633 students
| Measure | Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle La Mirada, California | Gardenhill Elementary La Mirada, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #422 of 1,334 | #1081 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7674 of 15,369 | #14456 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 646 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 65% |
| city | La Mirada | La Mirada |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardenhill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 49.8).
- •Gardenhill Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 48%).
- •Gardenhill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Gardenhill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 59.3%).
- •Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 25.3).
- •Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle is the larger school with 646 students compared with 633.
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 Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle better than Gardenhill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gardenhill Elementary ranks higher (65.5 vs 49.8 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 Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle and Gardenhill Elementary?
About 712 m in a straight line, between La Mirada and La Mirada in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle: 646. Gardenhill Elementary: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle and Gardenhill Elementary rank in California?
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle is 422nd of 1,334 and Gardenhill Elementary is 1081st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).