Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary vs Mark Keppel High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km 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
Mark Keppel High
Alhambra · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,201 students
| Measure | Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary Rosemead, California | Mark Keppel High Alhambra, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1840 of 5,693 | #168 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #24453 of 50,301 | #4518 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 390 | 2,201 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 2,201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 69% |
| city | Rosemead | Alhambra |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark Keppel High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 51.0).
- •Mark Keppel High does better on math proficiency (69% vs 59%).
- •Mark Keppel High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Mark Keppel High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 77.2%).
- •Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 26.2).
- •Mark Keppel High is the larger school with 2,201 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 Mark Keppel High?
On the Success Index (US), Mark Keppel High ranks higher (65.1 vs 51.0 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 (Ralph Waldo) Elementary and Mark Keppel High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rosemead and Alhambra in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary: 390. Mark Keppel High: 2,201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary and Mark Keppel High rank in California?
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary is 1840th of 5,693 and Mark Keppel High is 168th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).