California Elementary vs Walnut Grove Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California Elementary
West Covina · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
220 students
Walnut Grove Intermediate
West Covina · Public middle · Grades 7–8
259 students
| Measure | California Elementary West Covina, California | Walnut Grove Intermediate West Covina, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2390 of 5,693 | #646 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #30613 of 50,301 | #11140 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 220 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 31% |
| city | West Covina | West Covina |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •California Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 33.8).
- •California Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •California Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Walnut Grove Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 90.5%).
- •Walnut Grove Intermediate does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 20.0).
- •Walnut Grove Intermediate is the larger school with 259 students compared with 220.
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 California Elementary better than Walnut Grove Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), California Elementary ranks higher (42.0 vs 33.8 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 California Elementary and Walnut Grove Intermediate?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between West Covina and West Covina in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Elementary: 220. Walnut Grove Intermediate: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Elementary and Walnut Grove Intermediate rank in California?
California Elementary is 2390th of 5,693 and Walnut Grove Intermediate is 646th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).