Sarah McGarvin Intermediate vs Thomas Paine Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sarah McGarvin Intermediate
Westminster · Public middle · Grades 7–8
717 students
Thomas Paine Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
428 students
| Measure | Sarah McGarvin Intermediate Westminster, California | Thomas Paine Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 1,334 | #1453 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4871 of 15,369 | #19248 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 717 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.6 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 66% |
| city | Westminster | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sarah McGarvin Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 58.5).
- •Sarah McGarvin Intermediate does better on math proficiency (71% vs 66%).
- •Sarah McGarvin Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 69%).
- •Thomas Paine Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.2% vs 72.7%).
- •Thomas Paine Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 26.6).
- •Sarah McGarvin Intermediate is the larger school with 717 students compared with 428.
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 Sarah McGarvin Intermediate better than Thomas Paine Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sarah McGarvin Intermediate ranks higher (62.8 vs 58.5 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 Sarah McGarvin Intermediate and Thomas Paine Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sarah McGarvin Intermediate: 717. Thomas Paine Elementary: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sarah McGarvin Intermediate and Thomas Paine Elementary rank in California?
Sarah McGarvin Intermediate is 276th of 1,334 and Thomas Paine Elementary is 1453rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).