Los Nietos Middle vs Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Nietos Middle
Los Nietos · Public middle · Grades 7–8
262 students
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary
Santa Fe Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–6
307 students
| Measure | Los Nietos Middle Los Nietos, California | Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary Santa Fe Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #621 of 1,334 | #3397 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10837 of 15,369 | #39021 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 262 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 39% |
| city | Los Nietos | Santa Fe Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Nietos Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 29.3).
- •Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •Los Nietos Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 44%).
- •Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 89.3%).
- •Los Nietos Middle does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 23.6).
- •Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary is the larger school with 307 students compared with 262.
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 Los Nietos Middle better than Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Nietos Middle ranks higher (35.1 vs 29.3 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 Los Nietos Middle and Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Nietos and Santa Fe Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Nietos Middle: 262. Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Nietos Middle and Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary rank in California?
Los Nietos Middle is 621st of 1,334 and Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary is 3397th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).