Carmenita Middle vs Whitney (Gretchen) High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 845 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
Whitney (Gretchen) High
Cerritos · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,024 students
| Measure | Carmenita Middle Cerritos, California | Whitney (Gretchen) High Cerritos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #144 of 1,334 | #20 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2535 of 15,369 | #1253 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 639 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 98% |
| city | Cerritos | Cerritos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitney (Gretchen) High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 74.0).
- •Whitney (Gretchen) High does better on math proficiency (98% vs 74%).
- •Whitney (Gretchen) High does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 83%).
- •Whitney (Gretchen) High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 40.2%).
- •Carmenita Middle does better on students per teacher (25.6 vs 26.3).
- •Whitney (Gretchen) High is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 639.
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 Carmenita Middle better than Whitney (Gretchen) High?
On the Success Index (US), Whitney (Gretchen) High ranks higher (80.1 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 Whitney (Gretchen) High?
About 845 m in a straight line, between Cerritos and Cerritos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmenita Middle: 639. Whitney (Gretchen) High: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmenita Middle and Whitney (Gretchen) High rank in California?
Carmenita Middle is 144th of 1,334 and Whitney (Gretchen) High is 20th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).