Garvey (Richard) Intermediate vs Rice (Eldridge) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary
Rosemead · Public elementary · Grades K–6
291 students
| Measure | Garvey (Richard) Intermediate Rosemead, California | Rice (Eldridge) Elementary Rosemead, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 1,334 | #2089 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7627 of 15,369 | #27418 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 661 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 51% |
| city | Rosemead | Rosemead |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garvey (Richard) Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 46.7).
- •Garvey (Richard) Intermediate does better on math proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Rice (Eldridge) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 59%).
- •Rice (Eldridge) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 78.1%).
- •Garvey (Richard) Intermediate does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 24.3).
- •Garvey (Richard) Intermediate is the larger school with 661 students compared with 291.
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 Rice (Eldridge) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garvey (Richard) Intermediate ranks higher (50.1 vs 46.7 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 Rice (Eldridge) Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Rosemead and Rosemead in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garvey (Richard) Intermediate: 661. Rice (Eldridge) Elementary: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garvey (Richard) Intermediate and Rice (Eldridge) Elementary rank in California?
Garvey (Richard) Intermediate is 418th of 1,334 and Rice (Eldridge) Elementary is 2089th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).