G. M. Walters Middle vs John Blacow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
G. M. Walters Middle
Fremont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,149 students
John Blacow Elementary
Fremont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
557 students
| Measure | G. M. Walters Middle Fremont, California | John Blacow Elementary Fremont, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #333 of 1,334 | #2535 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6128 of 15,369 | #31870 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,149 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 1,149 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 50.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| city | Fremont | Fremont |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •G. M. Walters Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 40.1).
- •G. M. Walters Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •G. M. Walters Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 43%).
- •G. M. Walters Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 50.8%).
- •G. M. Walters Middle does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 23.2).
- •G. M. Walters Middle is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 557.
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 G. M. Walters Middle better than John Blacow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), G. M. Walters Middle ranks higher (57.0 vs 40.1 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 G. M. Walters Middle and John Blacow Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fremont and Fremont in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G. M. Walters Middle: 1,149. John Blacow Elementary: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G. M. Walters Middle and John Blacow Elementary rank in California?
G. M. Walters Middle is 333rd of 1,334 and John Blacow Elementary is 2535th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).