Carmenita Middle vs Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 540 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmenita Middle
Cerritos · Public middle · Grades 7–8
639 students
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary
Cerritos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
516 students
| Measure | Carmenita Middle Cerritos, California | Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary Cerritos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #144 of 1,334 | #521 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2535 of 15,369 | #7656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 639 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 77% |
| city | Cerritos | Cerritos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 74.0).
- •Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Carmenita Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 40.2%).
- •Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.6).
- •Carmenita Middle is the larger school with 639 students compared with 516.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Carmenita Middle better than Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary ranks higher (75.5 vs 74.0 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 Carmenita Middle and Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary?
About 540 m in a straight line, between Cerritos and Cerritos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmenita Middle: 639. Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmenita Middle and Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary rank in California?
Carmenita Middle is 144th of 1,334 and Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary is 521st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).