Garvey (Richard) Intermediate vs Temple (Roger W.) Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Temple (Roger W.) Intermediate
Rosemead · Public middle · Grades 7–8
297 students
| Measure | Garvey (Richard) Intermediate Rosemead, California | Temple (Roger W.) Intermediate Rosemead, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 1,334 | #408 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7627 of 15,369 | #7508 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 661 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| city | Rosemead | Rosemead |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.1 vs 50.7).
- •Garvey (Richard) Intermediate does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Garvey (Richard) Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •Garvey (Richard) Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 81.5%).
- •Temple (Roger W.) Intermediate does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 22.8).
- •Garvey (Richard) Intermediate is the larger school with 661 students compared with 297.
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 Temple (Roger W.) Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garvey (Richard) Intermediate and Temple (Roger W.) Intermediate?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Rosemead and Rosemead in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garvey (Richard) Intermediate: 661. Temple (Roger W.) Intermediate: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garvey (Richard) Intermediate and Temple (Roger W.) Intermediate rank in California?
Garvey (Richard) Intermediate is 418th of 1,334 and Temple (Roger W.) Intermediate is 408th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).