Griffiths (Gordon) Middle vs Suva Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle
Downey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,264 students
Suva Elementary
Bell Gardens · Public elementary · Grades K–5
562 students
| Measure | Griffiths (Gordon) Middle Downey, California | Suva Elementary Bell Gardens, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #570 of 1,334 | #4435 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9907 of 15,369 | #45122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,264 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 25% |
| city | Downey | Bell Gardens |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Griffiths (Gordon) Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 19.6).
- •Griffiths (Gordon) Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Griffiths (Gordon) Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 33%).
- •Griffiths (Gordon) Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77% vs 81.9%).
- •Suva Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 23.4).
- •Griffiths (Gordon) Middle is the larger school with 1,264 students compared with 562.
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 Griffiths (Gordon) Middle better than Suva Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Griffiths (Gordon) Middle ranks higher (39.6 vs 19.6 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 Griffiths (Gordon) Middle and Suva Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Downey and Bell Gardens in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle: 1,264. Suva Elementary: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Griffiths (Gordon) Middle and Suva Elementary rank in California?
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle is 570th of 1,334 and Suva Elementary is 4435th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).