Day Creek Intermediate vs John L. Golden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
John L. Golden Elementary
Etiwanda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
916 students
| Measure | Day Creek Intermediate Etiwanda, California | John L. Golden Elementary Etiwanda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #82 of 1,334 | #334 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1612 of 15,369 | #5556 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,326 | 916 |
| Enrollment | 1,326 | 916 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 79% |
| city | Etiwanda | Etiwanda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.2 vs 79.0).
- •John L. Golden Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 76%).
- •Day Creek Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •John L. Golden Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 19.8%).
- •John L. Golden Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 25.0).
- •Day Creek Intermediate is the larger school with 1,326 students compared with 916.
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 John L. Golden Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Day Creek Intermediate and John L. Golden Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Etiwanda and Etiwanda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Day Creek Intermediate: 1,326. John L. Golden Elementary: 916. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Day Creek Intermediate and John L. Golden Elementary rank in California?
Day Creek Intermediate is 82nd of 1,334 and John L. Golden Elementary is 334th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).