Granada Middle vs Orchard Dale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granada Middle
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
989 students
Orchard Dale Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students
| Measure | Granada Middle Whittier, California | Orchard Dale Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #327 of 1,334 | #2172 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5968 of 15,369 | #28410 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 989 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 989 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Granada Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 45.3).
- •Granada Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Granada Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 55%).
- •Granada Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 63.8%).
- •Granada Middle does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 23.6).
- •Granada Middle is the larger school with 989 students compared with 472.
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 Granada Middle better than Orchard Dale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Granada Middle ranks higher (57.7 vs 45.3 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 Granada Middle and Orchard Dale Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granada Middle: 989. Orchard Dale Elementary: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granada Middle and Orchard Dale Elementary rank in California?
Granada Middle is 327th of 1,334 and Orchard Dale Elementary is 2172nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).