Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate vs Mitchell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Mitchell Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
390 students
| Measure | Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate Garden Grove, California | Mitchell Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #501 of 1,334 | #2775 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8931 of 15,369 | #34054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 485 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.6% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 48% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 36.9).
- •Mitchell Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.6% vs 84.6%).
- •Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 26.0).
- •Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate is the larger school with 485 students compared with 390.
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 Mitchell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate ranks higher (44.0 vs 36.9 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 Mitchell Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate: 485. Mitchell Elementary: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate and Mitchell Elementary rank in California?
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate is 501st of 1,334 and Mitchell Elementary is 2775th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).