Ethan B. Allen Elementary vs Sarah McGarvin Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ethan B. Allen Elementary
Fountain Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
637 students
Sarah McGarvin Intermediate
Westminster · Public middle · Grades 7–8
717 students
| Measure | Ethan B. Allen Elementary Fountain Valley, California | Sarah McGarvin Intermediate Westminster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #561 of 5,693 | #276 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8068 of 50,301 | #4871 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 637 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 637 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.5% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 71% |
| city | Fountain Valley | Westminster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ethan B. Allen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 62.8).
- •Ethan B. Allen Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 71%).
- •Ethan B. Allen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 80%).
- •Ethan B. Allen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.5% vs 72.7%).
- •Ethan B. Allen Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 26.6).
- •Sarah McGarvin Intermediate is the larger school with 717 students compared with 637.
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 Ethan B. Allen Elementary better than Sarah McGarvin Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Ethan B. Allen Elementary ranks higher (74.8 vs 62.8 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 Ethan B. Allen Elementary and Sarah McGarvin Intermediate?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fountain Valley and Westminster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ethan B. Allen Elementary: 637. Sarah McGarvin Intermediate: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ethan B. Allen Elementary and Sarah McGarvin Intermediate rank in California?
Ethan B. Allen Elementary is 561st of 5,693 and Sarah McGarvin Intermediate is 276th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).