Earl E. Edmondson Elementary vs Nettie L. Waite Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earl E. Edmondson Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
352 students
Nettie L. Waite Middle
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
462 students
| Measure | Earl E. Edmondson Elementary Norwalk, California | Nettie L. Waite Middle Norwalk, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4612 of 5,693 | #1140 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46056 of 50,301 | #14584 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 352 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 16% |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Earl E. Edmondson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.0 vs 14.9).
- •Earl E. Edmondson Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 16%).
- •Earl E. Edmondson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •Nettie L. Waite Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 83%).
- •Nettie L. Waite Middle does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 22.0).
- •Nettie L. Waite Middle is the larger school with 462 students compared with 352.
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 Earl E. Edmondson Elementary better than Nettie L. Waite Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Earl E. Edmondson Elementary ranks higher (18.0 vs 14.9 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 Earl E. Edmondson Elementary and Nettie L. Waite Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Earl E. Edmondson Elementary: 352. Nettie L. Waite Middle: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Earl E. Edmondson Elementary and Nettie L. Waite Middle rank in California?
Earl E. Edmondson Elementary is 4612th of 5,693 and Nettie L. Waite Middle is 1140th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).