Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary vs Garvey (Richard) Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 508 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary
Rosemead · Public elementary · Grades K–6
390 students
Garvey (Richard) Intermediate
Rosemead · Public middle · Grades 7–8
661 students
| Measure | Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary Rosemead, California | Garvey (Richard) Intermediate Rosemead, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1840 of 5,693 | #418 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #24453 of 50,301 | #7627 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 390 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| city | Rosemead | Rosemead |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.0 vs 50.1).
- •Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 78.1%).
- •Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.8).
- •Garvey (Richard) Intermediate is the larger school with 661 students compared with 390.
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 (Ralph Waldo) Elementary better than Garvey (Richard) Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary and Garvey (Richard) Intermediate?
About 508 m in a straight line, between Rosemead and Rosemead in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary: 390. Garvey (Richard) Intermediate: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary and Garvey (Richard) Intermediate rank in California?
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary is 1840th of 5,693 and Garvey (Richard) Intermediate is 418th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).