Donald S. Jordan Intermediate vs Sunnyside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 442 m 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
Sunnyside Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
500 students
| Measure | Donald S. Jordan Intermediate Garden Grove, California | Sunnyside Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #358 of 1,334 | #1715 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6597 of 15,369 | #22594 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 551 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donald S. Jordan Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 53.7).
- •Sunnyside Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Donald S. Jordan Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 70%).
- •Sunnyside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 85.5%).
- •Donald S. Jordan Intermediate does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 26.3).
- •Donald S. Jordan Intermediate is the larger school with 551 students compared with 500.
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 Sunnyside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Donald S. Jordan Intermediate ranks higher (54.8 vs 53.7 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 Sunnyside Elementary?
About 442 m in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate: 551. Sunnyside Elementary: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald S. Jordan Intermediate and Sunnyside Elementary rank in California?
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate is 358th of 1,334 and Sunnyside Elementary is 1715th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).