Edward Harris Jr. Middle vs Irene B. West 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.
Edward Harris Jr. Middle
Elk Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,187 students
Irene B. West Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
1,063 students
| Measure | Edward Harris Jr. Middle Elk Grove, California | Irene B. West Elementary Elk Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #573 of 1,334 | #2136 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9942 of 15,369 | #28042 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,187 | 1,063 |
| Enrollment | 1,187 | 1,063 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.9% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 48% |
| city | Elk Grove | Elk Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irene B. West Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 39.4).
- •Irene B. West Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 39%).
- •Irene B. West Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Edward Harris Jr. Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.9% vs 73%).
- •Edward Harris Jr. Middle does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 23.6).
- •Edward Harris Jr. Middle is the larger school with 1,187 students compared with 1,063.
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 Edward Harris Jr. Middle better than Irene B. West Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Irene B. West Elementary ranks higher (45.8 vs 39.4 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 Edward Harris Jr. Middle and Irene B. West Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Elk Grove and Elk Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward Harris Jr. Middle: 1,187. Irene B. West Elementary: 1,063. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward Harris Jr. Middle and Irene B. West Elementary rank in California?
Edward Harris Jr. Middle is 573rd of 1,334 and Irene B. West Elementary is 2136th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).