Caryn Elementary vs Day Creek Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caryn Elementary
Alta Loma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
553 students
Day Creek Intermediate
Etiwanda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,326 students
| Measure | Caryn Elementary Alta Loma, California | Day Creek Intermediate Etiwanda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #481 of 5,693 | #82 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7178 of 50,301 | #1612 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 553 | 1,326 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 1,326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 19.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 76% |
| city | Alta Loma | Etiwanda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Day Creek Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 76.2).
- •Day Creek Intermediate does better on math proficiency (76% vs 74%).
- •Day Creek Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Day Creek Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 24.1%).
- •Caryn Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 25.0).
- •Day Creek Intermediate is the larger school with 1,326 students compared with 553.
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 Caryn Elementary better than Day Creek Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Day Creek Intermediate ranks higher (79.2 vs 76.2 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 Caryn Elementary and Day Creek Intermediate?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Alta Loma and Etiwanda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caryn Elementary: 553. Day Creek Intermediate: 1,326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caryn Elementary and Day Creek Intermediate rank in California?
Caryn Elementary is 481st of 5,693 and Day Creek Intermediate is 82nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).