Garden Road Elementary vs Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Road Elementary
Poway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
508 students
Valley Elementary
Poway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
663 students
| Measure | Garden Road Elementary Poway, California | Valley Elementary Poway, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #741 of 5,693 | #1811 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10311 of 50,301 | #24167 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 508 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 48% |
| city | Poway | Poway |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 51.5).
- •Garden Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Garden Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 51%).
- •Garden Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 37.3%).
- •Garden Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.1).
- •Valley Elementary is the larger school with 663 students compared with 508.
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 Road Elementary better than Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Road Elementary ranks higher (71.4 vs 51.5 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 Road Elementary and Valley Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Poway and Poway in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Road Elementary: 508. Valley Elementary: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Road Elementary and Valley Elementary rank in California?
Garden Road Elementary is 741st of 5,693 and Valley Elementary is 1811th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).