South Pointe Middle vs Walnut Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Pointe Middle
Walnut · Public middle · Grades 6–8
979 students
Walnut Elementary
Walnut · Public elementary · Grades K–5
706 students
| Measure | South Pointe Middle Walnut, California | Walnut Elementary Walnut, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #108 of 1,334 | #495 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1929 of 15,369 | #7368 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 979 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 979 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 77% |
| city | Walnut | Walnut |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Pointe Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 76.0).
- •South Pointe Middle does better on math proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •South Pointe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 25.2%).
- •South Pointe Middle does better on students per teacher (25.8 vs 26.1).
- •South Pointe Middle is the larger school with 979 students compared with 706.
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 South Pointe Middle better than Walnut Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Pointe Middle ranks higher (77.4 vs 76.0 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 South Pointe Middle and Walnut Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Walnut and Walnut in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Pointe Middle: 979. Walnut Elementary: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Pointe Middle and Walnut Elementary rank in California?
South Pointe Middle is 108th of 1,334 and Walnut Elementary is 495th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).