Charles W. Tewinkle Middle vs Gisler (Robert) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
Costa Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
501 students
Gisler (Robert) Elementary
Fountain Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
| Measure | Charles W. Tewinkle Middle Costa Mesa, California | Gisler (Robert) Elementary Fountain Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #680 of 1,334 | #703 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11545 of 15,369 | #9860 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 501 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 68% |
| city | Costa Mesa | Fountain Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gisler (Robert) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 31.8).
- •Gisler (Robert) Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 32%).
- •Gisler (Robert) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 41%).
- •Gisler (Robert) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 80.8%).
- •Charles W. Tewinkle Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 23.5).
- •Charles W. Tewinkle Middle is the larger school with 501 students compared with 470.
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 Charles W. Tewinkle Middle better than Gisler (Robert) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gisler (Robert) Elementary ranks higher (72.1 vs 31.8 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 Charles W. Tewinkle Middle and Gisler (Robert) Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Costa Mesa and Fountain Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle: 501. Gisler (Robert) Elementary: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles W. Tewinkle Middle and Gisler (Robert) Elementary rank in California?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle is 680th of 1,334 and Gisler (Robert) Elementary is 703rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).