Excelsior Middle vs Garin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Middle
Byron · Public middle · Grades 6–8
377 students
Garin Elementary
Brentwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
785 students
| Measure | Excelsior Middle Byron, California | Garin Elementary Brentwood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #417 of 1,334 | #1582 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7626 of 15,369 | #20827 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 377 | 785 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 785 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 50% |
| city | Byron | Brentwood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 50.1).
- •Garin Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •Garin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Excelsior Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 41.5%).
- •Excelsior Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 24.5).
- •Garin Elementary is the larger school with 785 students compared with 377.
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 Excelsior Middle better than Garin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garin Elementary ranks higher (56.2 vs 50.1 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 Excelsior Middle and Garin Elementary?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Byron and Brentwood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excelsior Middle: 377. Garin Elementary: 785. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excelsior Middle and Garin Elementary rank in California?
Excelsior Middle is 417th of 1,334 and Garin Elementary is 1582nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).