Day Creek Intermediate vs Gladstone Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 35 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Day Creek Intermediate
Etiwanda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,326 students
Gladstone Middle
Covina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,326 students
| Measure | Day Creek Intermediate Etiwanda, California | Gladstone Middle Covina, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 1,334 | #699 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1612 of 15,369 | #11670 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,326 | 1,326 |
| Enrollment | 1,326 | 1,326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 27% |
| city | Etiwanda | Covina |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Day Creek Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 31.3).
- •Day Creek Intermediate does better on math proficiency (76% vs 27%).
- •Day Creek Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 57%).
- •Day Creek Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 90.5%).
- •Gladstone Middle does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 25.0).
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 Day Creek Intermediate better than Gladstone Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Day Creek Intermediate ranks higher (79.2 vs 31.3 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 Day Creek Intermediate and Gladstone Middle?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Etiwanda and Covina in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Day Creek Intermediate: 1,326. Gladstone Middle: 1,326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Day Creek Intermediate and Gladstone Middle rank in California?
Day Creek Intermediate is 82nd of 1,334 and Gladstone Middle is 699th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).