Gault Street Elementary vs William Mulholland Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 627 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gault Street Elementary
Lake Balboa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
298 students
William Mulholland Middle
Lake Balboa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,098 students
| Measure | Gault Street Elementary Lake Balboa, California | William Mulholland Middle Lake Balboa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4772 of 5,693 | #802 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46811 of 50,301 | #12596 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 298 | 1,098 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 1,098 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 31% |
| city | Lake Balboa | Lake Balboa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Mulholland Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 16.6).
- •William Mulholland Middle does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •William Mulholland Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Gault Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 93.5%).
- •William Mulholland Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 19.9).
- •William Mulholland Middle is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 298.
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 Gault Street Elementary better than William Mulholland Middle?
On the Success Index (US), William Mulholland Middle ranks higher (26.5 vs 16.6 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 Gault Street Elementary and William Mulholland Middle?
About 627 m in a straight line, between Lake Balboa and Lake Balboa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gault Street Elementary: 298. William Mulholland Middle: 1,098. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gault Street Elementary and William Mulholland Middle rank in California?
Gault Street Elementary is 4772nd of 5,693 and William Mulholland Middle is 802nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).