Gerald R. Ford Elementary vs John Glenn Middle School of International Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gerald R. Ford Elementary
Indian Wells · Public elementary · Grades K–5
598 students
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies
Indio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,099 students
| Measure | Gerald R. Ford Elementary Indian Wells, California | John Glenn Middle School of International Studies Indio, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1445 of 5,693 | #533 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #19180 of 50,301 | #9364 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 598 | 1,099 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 1,099 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 42% |
| city | Indian Wells | Indio |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gerald R. Ford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 42.1).
- •Gerald R. Ford Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Gerald R. Ford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 54%).
- •Gerald R. Ford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 67.1%).
- •Gerald R. Ford Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 25.0).
- •John Glenn Middle School of International Studies is the larger school with 1,099 students compared with 598.
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 Gerald R. Ford Elementary better than John Glenn Middle School of International Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Gerald R. Ford Elementary ranks higher (58.5 vs 42.1 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 Gerald R. Ford Elementary and John Glenn Middle School of International Studies?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Indian Wells and Indio in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary: 598. John Glenn Middle School of International Studies: 1,099. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gerald R. Ford Elementary and John Glenn Middle School of International Studies rank in California?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary is 1445th of 5,693 and John Glenn Middle School of International Studies is 533rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).