Gidley Elementary vs La Rosa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gidley Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–8
454 students
La Rosa Elementary
Temple City · Public elementary · Grades K–3
543 students
| Measure | Gidley Elementary El Monte, California | La Rosa Elementary Temple City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2348 of 5,693 | #933 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30223 of 50,301 | #12741 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 454 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| city | El Monte | Temple City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Rosa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 42.6).
- •La Rosa Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •La Rosa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •La Rosa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 82.8%).
- •Gidley Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 21.7).
- •La Rosa Elementary is the larger school with 543 students compared with 454.
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 Gidley Elementary better than La Rosa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Rosa Elementary ranks higher (68.0 vs 42.6 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 Gidley Elementary and La Rosa Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between El Monte and Temple City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gidley Elementary: 454. La Rosa Elementary: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gidley Elementary and La Rosa Elementary rank in California?
Gidley Elementary is 2348th of 5,693 and La Rosa Elementary is 933rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).