Garden Grove Elementary vs Santa Susana Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Grove Elementary
Simi Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
283 students
Santa Susana Elementary
Simi Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
312 students
| Measure | Garden Grove Elementary Simi Valley, California | Santa Susana Elementary Simi Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2424 of 5,693 | #4153 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30932 of 50,301 | #43682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 283 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Simi Valley | Simi Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 21.9).
- •Garden Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Garden Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Garden Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 67.6%).
- •Garden Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.5).
- •Santa Susana Elementary is the larger school with 312 students compared with 283.
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 Grove Elementary better than Santa Susana Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Grove Elementary ranks higher (41.5 vs 21.9 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 Garden Grove Elementary and Santa Susana Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Simi Valley and Simi Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Grove Elementary: 283. Santa Susana Elementary: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Grove Elementary and Santa Susana Elementary rank in California?
Garden Grove Elementary is 2424th of 5,693 and Santa Susana Elementary is 4153rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).