Ethel M. Evans Elementary vs Ruth Acty Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 600 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ethel M. Evans Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
410 students
Ruth Acty Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
| Measure | Ethel M. Evans Elementary Garden Grove, California | Ruth Acty Elementary Berkeley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1820 of 5,693 | #476 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24255 of 50,301 | #7089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 410 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 72% |
| city | Garden Grove | Berkeley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruth Acty Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 51.3).
- •Ruth Acty Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Ruth Acty Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Ruth Acty Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 79.8%).
- •Ruth Acty Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 24.1).
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 Ethel M. Evans Elementary better than Ruth Acty Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ruth Acty Elementary ranks higher (76.4 vs 51.3 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 Ethel M. Evans Elementary and Ruth Acty Elementary?
About 600 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Berkeley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ethel M. Evans Elementary: 410. Ruth Acty Elementary: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ethel M. Evans Elementary and Ruth Acty Elementary rank in California?
Ethel M. Evans Elementary is 1820th of 5,693 and Ruth Acty Elementary is 476th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).