Brookhurst Elementary vs Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookhurst Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
427 students
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate
Garden Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
485 students
| Measure | Brookhurst Elementary Garden Grove, California | Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2445 of 5,693 | #501 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #31119 of 50,301 | #8931 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 427 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 427 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 81.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 43% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 41.2).
- •Brookhurst Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.6% vs 83.6%).
- •Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 23.7).
- •Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate is the larger school with 485 students compared with 427.
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 Brookhurst Elementary better than Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate ranks higher (44.0 vs 41.2 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 Brookhurst Elementary and Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookhurst Elementary: 427. Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookhurst Elementary and Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate rank in California?
Brookhurst Elementary is 2445th of 5,693 and Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate is 501st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).