Hilton D. Bell Intermediate vs Palm Avenue Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 235 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate
Garden Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
632 students
Palm Avenue Middle
Wasco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
| Measure | Hilton D. Bell Intermediate Garden Grove, California | Palm Avenue Middle Wasco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 1,334 | #1049 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3254 of 15,369 | #14241 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 632 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 22% |
| city | Garden Grove | Wasco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilton D. Bell Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 17.2).
- •Hilton D. Bell Intermediate does better on math proficiency (66% vs 22%).
- •Hilton D. Bell Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 35%).
- •Hilton D. Bell Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 89.1%).
- •Palm Avenue Middle does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.4).
- •Hilton D. Bell Intermediate is the larger school with 632 students compared with 631.
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 Hilton D. Bell Intermediate better than Palm Avenue Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hilton D. Bell Intermediate ranks higher (70.4 vs 17.2 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 Hilton D. Bell Intermediate and Palm Avenue Middle?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Wasco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate: 632. Palm Avenue Middle: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilton D. Bell Intermediate and Palm Avenue Middle rank in California?
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate is 179th of 1,334 and Palm Avenue Middle is 1049th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).