Gateway Elementary vs James Monroe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Elementary
Ridgecrest · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students
James Monroe Middle
Ridgecrest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students
| Measure | Gateway Elementary Ridgecrest, California | James Monroe Middle Ridgecrest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2182 of 5,693 | #799 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #28545 of 50,301 | #12568 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 346 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 20% |
| city | Ridgecrest | Ridgecrest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 26.6).
- •Gateway Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 20%).
- •Gateway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •James Monroe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 66.8%).
- •James Monroe Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 24.7).
- •James Monroe Middle is the larger school with 490 students compared with 346.
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 Gateway Elementary better than James Monroe Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway Elementary ranks higher (45.1 vs 26.6 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 Gateway Elementary and James Monroe Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Ridgecrest and Ridgecrest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway Elementary: 346. James Monroe Middle: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway Elementary and James Monroe Middle rank in California?
Gateway Elementary is 2182nd of 5,693 and James Monroe Middle is 799th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).