Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate vs George V. LeyVa Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 526 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate
Garden Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
485 students
George V. LeyVa Intermediate
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 7–8
486 students
| Measure | Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate Garden Grove, California | George V. LeyVa Intermediate San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #501 of 1,334 | #568 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8931 of 15,369 | #9889 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 485 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.6% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 33% |
| city | Garden Grove | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 39.7).
- •Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate does better on math proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •George V. LeyVa Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 81.6%).
- •George V. LeyVa Intermediate does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 23.1).
- •George V. LeyVa Intermediate is the larger school with 486 students compared with 485.
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 Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate better than George V. LeyVa Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate ranks higher (44.0 vs 39.7 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 Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate and George V. LeyVa Intermediate?
About 526 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate: 485. George V. LeyVa Intermediate: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate and George V. LeyVa Intermediate rank in California?
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate is 501st of 1,334 and George V. LeyVa Intermediate is 568th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).