John L. Golden Elementary vs Summit Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John L. Golden Elementary
Etiwanda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
916 students
Summit Intermediate
Etiwanda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,065 students
| Measure | John L. Golden Elementary Etiwanda, California | Summit Intermediate Etiwanda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 5,693 | #263 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5556 of 50,301 | #4742 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 916 | 1,065 |
| Enrollment | 916 | 1,065 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 49% |
| city | Etiwanda | Etiwanda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John L. Golden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 63.4).
- •John L. Golden Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 49%).
- •John L. Golden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 64%).
- •John L. Golden Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 26%).
- •Summit Intermediate does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 24.8).
- •Summit Intermediate is the larger school with 1,065 students compared with 916.
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 L. Golden Elementary better than Summit Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), John L. Golden Elementary ranks higher (79.0 vs 63.4 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 L. Golden Elementary and Summit Intermediate?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Etiwanda and Etiwanda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John L. Golden Elementary: 916. Summit Intermediate: 1,065. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John L. Golden Elementary and Summit Intermediate rank in California?
John L. Golden Elementary is 334th of 5,693 and Summit Intermediate is 263rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).