Eliot Elementary vs South Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eliot Elementary
Gilroy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students
South Valley Middle
Gilroy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
784 students
| Measure | Eliot Elementary Gilroy, California | South Valley Middle Gilroy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3562 of 5,693 | #727 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #40258 of 50,301 | #11952 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 481 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 30% |
| city | Gilroy | Gilroy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 27.2).
- •Eliot Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 30%).
- •South Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •South Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 78%).
- •South Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 24.1).
- •South Valley Middle is the larger school with 784 students compared with 481.
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 Eliot Elementary better than South Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), South Valley Middle ranks higher (29.9 vs 27.2 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 Eliot Elementary and South Valley Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Gilroy and Gilroy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eliot Elementary: 481. South Valley Middle: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eliot Elementary and South Valley Middle rank in California?
Eliot Elementary is 3562nd of 5,693 and South Valley Middle is 727th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).