Clifford D. Murray Elementary vs Gladstone Middle
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.
Clifford D. Murray Elementary
Azusa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
Gladstone Middle
Covina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,326 students
| Measure | Clifford D. Murray Elementary Azusa, California | Gladstone Middle Covina, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4643 of 5,693 | #699 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46208 of 50,301 | #11670 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 397 | 1,326 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 1,326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Azusa | Covina |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gladstone Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 17.7).
- •Clifford D. Murray Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Gladstone Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 31%).
- •Gladstone Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 90.9%).
- •Gladstone Middle does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 23.4).
- •Gladstone Middle is the larger school with 1,326 students compared with 397.
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 Clifford D. Murray Elementary better than Gladstone Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gladstone Middle ranks higher (31.3 vs 17.7 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 Clifford D. Murray Elementary and Gladstone Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Azusa and Covina in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifford D. Murray Elementary: 397. Gladstone Middle: 1,326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifford D. Murray Elementary and Gladstone Middle rank in California?
Clifford D. Murray Elementary is 4643rd of 5,693 and Gladstone Middle is 699th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).