Durfee Elementary vs La Merced Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durfee Elementary
Pico Rivera · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students
La Merced Intermediate
Montebello · Public middle · Grades 6–8
682 students
| Measure | Durfee Elementary Pico Rivera, California | La Merced Intermediate Montebello, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3622 of 5,693 | #1212 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #40703 of 50,301 | #14884 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 322 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 19% |
| city | Pico Rivera | Montebello |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durfee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 12.2).
- •Durfee Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Durfee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Durfee Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 92.4%).
- •La Merced Intermediate does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 24.8).
- •La Merced Intermediate is the larger school with 682 students compared with 322.
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 Durfee Elementary better than La Merced Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Durfee Elementary ranks higher (26.5 vs 12.2 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 Durfee Elementary and La Merced Intermediate?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pico Rivera and Montebello in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durfee Elementary: 322. La Merced Intermediate: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durfee Elementary and La Merced Intermediate rank in California?
Durfee Elementary is 3622nd of 5,693 and La Merced Intermediate is 1212th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).