John Dolland Elementary vs Nettie L. Waite Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Dolland Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
586 students
Nettie L. Waite Middle
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
462 students
| Measure | John Dolland Elementary Norwalk, California | Nettie L. Waite Middle Norwalk, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1918 of 5,693 | #1140 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #25310 of 50,301 | #14584 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 586 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 16% |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Dolland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 14.9).
- •John Dolland Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 16%).
- •John Dolland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •John Dolland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 82.5%).
- •Nettie L. Waite Middle does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 22.5).
- •John Dolland Elementary is the larger school with 586 students compared with 462.
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 John Dolland Elementary better than Nettie L. Waite Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Dolland Elementary ranks higher (49.8 vs 14.9 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 John Dolland Elementary and Nettie L. Waite Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Dolland Elementary: 586. Nettie L. Waite Middle: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Dolland Elementary and Nettie L. Waite Middle rank in California?
John Dolland Elementary is 1918th of 5,693 and Nettie L. Waite Middle is 1140th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).