Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate vs Louis Lake Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Louis Lake Intermediate
Garden Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
453 students
| Measure | Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate Garden Grove, California | Louis Lake Intermediate Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #501 of 1,334 | #503 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8931 of 15,369 | #8965 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 485 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.6% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 43% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (44.0 vs 43.9).
- •Louis Lake Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.6% vs 81.7%).
- •Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 28.3).
- •Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate is the larger school with 485 students compared with 453.
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 Louis Lake Intermediate?
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 Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate and Louis Lake Intermediate?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate: 485. Louis Lake Intermediate: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate and Louis Lake Intermediate rank in California?
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate is 501st of 1,334 and Louis Lake Intermediate is 503rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).