Gallatin Elementary vs Griffiths (Gordon) Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gallatin Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
788 students
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle
Downey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,264 students
| Measure | Gallatin Elementary Downey, California | Griffiths (Gordon) Middle Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1661 of 5,693 | #570 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #21866 of 50,301 | #9907 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 788 | 1,264 |
| Enrollment | 788 | 1,264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.9% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 42% |
| city | Downey | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gallatin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 39.6).
- •Gallatin Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Gallatin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Gallatin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.9% vs 77%).
- •Griffiths (Gordon) Middle does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 25.4).
- •Griffiths (Gordon) Middle is the larger school with 1,264 students compared with 788.
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 Gallatin Elementary better than Griffiths (Gordon) Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gallatin Elementary ranks higher (54.7 vs 39.6 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 Gallatin Elementary and Griffiths (Gordon) Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Downey and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gallatin Elementary: 788. Griffiths (Gordon) Middle: 1,264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gallatin Elementary and Griffiths (Gordon) Middle rank in California?
Gallatin Elementary is 1661st of 5,693 and Griffiths (Gordon) Middle is 570th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).