Emerson Elementary vs Garden Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 509 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students
Garden Grove Elementary
Simi Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
283 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary Berkeley, California | Garden Grove Elementary Simi Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #702 of 5,693 | #2424 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9852 of 50,301 | #30932 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 283 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| city | Berkeley | Simi Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 41.5).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 59.7%).
- •Garden Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 21.8).
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 Emerson Elementary better than Garden Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elementary ranks higher (72.1 vs 41.5 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 Emerson Elementary and Garden Grove Elementary?
About 509 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Simi Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary: 283. Garden Grove Elementary: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary and Garden Grove Elementary rank in California?
Emerson Elementary is 702nd of 5,693 and Garden Grove Elementary is 2424th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).