Foothill Elementary vs Wells Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 813 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students
Wells Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
768 students
| Measure | Foothill Elementary Riverside, California | Wells Middle Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4799 of 5,693 | #1222 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46910 of 50,301 | #14923 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 451 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 12% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 11.9).
- •Foothill Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •Foothill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 95.8%).
- •Wells Middle is the larger school with 768 students compared with 451.
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 Foothill Elementary better than Wells Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill Elementary ranks higher (16.4 vs 11.9 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 Foothill Elementary and Wells Middle?
About 813 m in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill Elementary: 451. Wells Middle: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill Elementary and Wells Middle rank in California?
Foothill Elementary is 4799th of 5,693 and Wells Middle is 1222nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).