Collett Elementary vs Wells Middle
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.
Collett Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students
Wells Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
768 students
| Measure | Collett Elementary Riverside, California | Wells Middle Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4428 of 5,693 | #1222 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #45084 of 50,301 | #14923 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 425 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Collett Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.6 vs 11.9).
- •Collett Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Collett Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Collett Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 95.8%).
- •Collett Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 22.6).
- •Wells Middle is the larger school with 768 students compared with 425.
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 Collett Elementary better than Wells Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Collett Elementary ranks higher (19.6 vs 11.9 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 Collett Elementary and Wells Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collett Elementary: 425. Wells Middle: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collett Elementary and Wells Middle rank in California?
Collett Elementary is 4428th of 5,693 and Wells Middle is 1222nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).