El Monte Middle vs Golden Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Monte Middle
Orosi · Public middle · Grades 6–8
844 students
Golden Valley Elementary
Orosi · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students
| Measure | El Monte Middle Orosi, California | Golden Valley Elementary Orosi, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #930 of 1,334 | #2713 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13562 of 15,369 | #33418 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 844 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 844 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 48% |
| city | Orosi | Orosi |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 21.3).
- •Golden Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Golden Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •Golden Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 97%).
- •Golden Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 20.1).
- •El Monte Middle is the larger school with 844 students compared with 603.
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 El Monte Middle better than Golden Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Valley Elementary ranks higher (37.8 vs 21.3 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 El Monte Middle and Golden Valley Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Orosi and Orosi in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Monte Middle: 844. Golden Valley Elementary: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Monte Middle and Golden Valley Elementary rank in California?
El Monte Middle is 930th of 1,334 and Golden Valley Elementary is 2713th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).