Donald S. Jordan Intermediate vs Excelsior 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.
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate
Garden Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
551 students
Excelsior Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
426 students
| Measure | Donald S. Jordan Intermediate Garden Grove, California | Excelsior Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #358 of 1,334 | #1575 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6597 of 15,369 | #20751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 551 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 65% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excelsior Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 54.8).
- •Excelsior Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •Excelsior Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 85.5%).
- •Excelsior Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 24.0).
- •Donald S. Jordan Intermediate is the larger school with 551 students compared with 426.
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 Donald S. Jordan Intermediate better than Excelsior Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Excelsior Elementary ranks higher (56.3 vs 54.8 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 Donald S. Jordan Intermediate and Excelsior Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate: 551. Excelsior Elementary: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald S. Jordan Intermediate and Excelsior Elementary rank in California?
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate is 358th of 1,334 and Excelsior Elementary is 1575th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).