Gladstone Middle vs Valleydale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 551 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone Middle
Covina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,326 students
Valleydale Elementary
Azusa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
526 students
| Measure | Gladstone Middle Covina, California | Valleydale Elementary Azusa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #699 of 1,334 | #3655 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11670 of 15,369 | #40886 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,326 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 1,326 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Covina | Azusa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gladstone Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 26.3).
- •Valleydale Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Gladstone Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Valleydale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 90.5%).
- •Valleydale Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.5).
- •Gladstone Middle is the larger school with 1,326 students compared with 526.
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 Gladstone Middle better than Valleydale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gladstone Middle ranks higher (31.3 vs 26.3 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 Gladstone Middle and Valleydale Elementary?
About 551 m in a straight line, between Covina and Azusa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gladstone Middle: 1,326. Valleydale Elementary: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gladstone Middle and Valleydale Elementary rank in California?
Gladstone Middle is 699th of 1,334 and Valleydale Elementary is 3655th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).