Garvey (Richard) Intermediate vs Mark Keppel High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garvey (Richard) Intermediate
Rosemead · Public middle · Grades 7–8
661 students
Mark Keppel High
Alhambra · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,201 students
| Measure | Garvey (Richard) Intermediate Rosemead, California | Mark Keppel High Alhambra, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 1,334 | #168 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7627 of 15,369 | #4518 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 661 | 2,201 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 2,201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| city | Rosemead | Alhambra |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark Keppel High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 50.1).
- •Mark Keppel High does better on math proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Mark Keppel High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Mark Keppel High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 78.1%).
- •Garvey (Richard) Intermediate does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 26.2).
- •Mark Keppel High is the larger school with 2,201 students compared with 661.
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 Garvey (Richard) Intermediate better than Mark Keppel High?
On the Success Index (US), Mark Keppel High ranks higher (65.1 vs 50.1 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 Garvey (Richard) Intermediate and Mark Keppel High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Rosemead and Alhambra in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garvey (Richard) Intermediate: 661. Mark Keppel High: 2,201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garvey (Richard) Intermediate and Mark Keppel High rank in California?
Garvey (Richard) Intermediate is 418th of 1,334 and Mark Keppel High is 168th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).