Nelson Elementary vs Sparks Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 851 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson Elementary
La Puente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
Sparks Middle
La Puente · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students
| Measure | Nelson Elementary La Puente, California | Sparks Middle La Puente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4083 of 5,693 | #825 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #43290 of 50,301 | #12804 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 291 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| city | La Puente | La Puente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sparks Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 22.5).
- •Sparks Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Sparks Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Nelson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 78%).
- •Nelson Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 26.1).
- •Sparks Middle is the larger school with 600 students compared with 291.
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 Nelson Elementary better than Sparks Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sparks Middle ranks higher (25.3 vs 22.5 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 Nelson Elementary and Sparks Middle?
About 851 m in a straight line, between La Puente and La Puente in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nelson Elementary: 291. Sparks Middle: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nelson Elementary and Sparks Middle rank in California?
Nelson Elementary is 4083rd of 5,693 and Sparks Middle is 825th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).