Garden Elementary vs Los Tules Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Elementary
Tulare · Public elementary · Grades K–6
689 students
Los Tules Middle
Tulare · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
| Measure | Garden Elementary Tulare, California | Los Tules Middle Tulare, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3856 of 5,693 | #1053 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #42056 of 50,301 | #14255 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 689 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 17% |
| city | Tulare | Tulare |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.4 vs 17.1).
- •Garden Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •Garden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Garden Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 84.9%).
- •Los Tules Middle does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 24.6).
- •Garden Elementary is the larger school with 689 students compared with 569.
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 Garden Elementary better than Los Tules Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Elementary ranks higher (24.4 vs 17.1 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 Garden Elementary and Los Tules Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Tulare and Tulare in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Elementary: 689. Los Tules Middle: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Elementary and Los Tules Middle rank in California?
Garden Elementary is 3856th of 5,693 and Los Tules Middle is 1053rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).