Grove vs Smiley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove
Redlands · Charter high · Grades 7–12
262 students
Smiley Elementary
Redlands · Public elementary · Grades K–5
634 students
| Measure | Grove Redlands, California | Smiley Elementary Redlands, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 1,343 | #1646 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2357 of 16,910 | #21685 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 262 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.5% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| city | Redlands | Redlands |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grove scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 55.0).
- •Smiley Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Grove does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Grove does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 56.8%).
- •Grove does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 25.4).
- •Smiley Elementary is the larger school with 634 students compared with 262.
- •Grove is a charter school while Smiley Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Grove better than Smiley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Grove ranks higher (73.9 vs 55.0 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 Grove and Smiley Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Redlands and Redlands in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grove: 262. Smiley Elementary: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grove and Smiley Elementary rank in California?
Grove is 71st of 1,343 and Smiley Elementary is 1646th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).