Indian Valley Elementary vs Walnut Creek Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Valley Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
Walnut Creek Intermediate
Walnut Creek · Public middle · Grades 6–8
940 students
| Measure | Indian Valley Elementary Walnut Creek, California | Walnut Creek Intermediate Walnut Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #567 of 5,693 | #127 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8145 of 50,301 | #2240 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 355 | 940 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 940 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 66% |
| city | Walnut Creek | Walnut Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Creek Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 74.7).
- •Indian Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Indian Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Walnut Creek Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 20.6%).
- •Walnut Creek Intermediate does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 23.7).
- •Walnut Creek Intermediate is the larger school with 940 students compared with 355.
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 Indian Valley Elementary better than Walnut Creek Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Creek Intermediate ranks higher (75.7 vs 74.7 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 Indian Valley Elementary and Walnut Creek Intermediate?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Walnut Creek and Walnut Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Valley Elementary: 355. Walnut Creek Intermediate: 940. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Valley Elementary and Walnut Creek Intermediate rank in California?
Indian Valley Elementary is 567th of 5,693 and Walnut Creek Intermediate is 127th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).