Ernest R. Geddes Elementary vs Independent Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 544 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest R. Geddes Elementary
Baldwin Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
662 students
Independent Elementary
Castro Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
662 students
| Measure | Ernest R. Geddes Elementary Baldwin Park, California | Independent Elementary Castro Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4367 of 5,693 | #513 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44780 of 50,301 | #7520 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 662 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 28.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 75% |
| city | Baldwin Park | Castro Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independent Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 20.1).
- •Independent Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 32%).
- •Independent Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 36%).
- •Independent Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 90.6%).
- •Ernest R. Geddes Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 25.5).
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 Ernest R. Geddes Elementary better than Independent Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Independent Elementary ranks higher (75.7 vs 20.1 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 Ernest R. Geddes Elementary and Independent Elementary?
About 544 km in a straight line, between Baldwin Park and Castro Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest R. Geddes Elementary: 662. Independent Elementary: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest R. Geddes Elementary and Independent Elementary rank in California?
Ernest R. Geddes Elementary is 4367th of 5,693 and Independent Elementary is 513th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).