Dean L. Shively vs Wilkerson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean L. Shively
South El Monte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
289 students
Wilkerson Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–6
325 students
| Measure | Dean L. Shively South El Monte, California | Wilkerson Elementary El Monte, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #692 of 1,334 | #3643 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11637 of 15,369 | #40824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 289 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | South El Monte | El Monte |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dean L. Shively scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.4 vs 26.4).
- •Wilkerson Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Dean L. Shively does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Dean L. Shively does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 90.2%).
- •Wilkerson Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 26.3).
- •Wilkerson Elementary is the larger school with 325 students compared with 289.
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 Dean L. Shively better than Wilkerson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dean L. Shively ranks higher (31.4 vs 26.4 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 Dean L. Shively and Wilkerson Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between South El Monte and El Monte in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dean L. Shively: 289. Wilkerson Elementary: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dean L. Shively and Wilkerson Elementary rank in California?
Dean L. Shively is 692nd of 1,334 and Wilkerson Elementary is 3643rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).