Middle Schools in Garvey Elementary

This analysis examines two middle schools (grades 7-8) within the Garvey Elementary district in Rosemead, California, both serving student populations with high economic need.

Among these schools, Garvey (Richard) Intermediate stands out as the stronger academic performer, with higher proficiency rates in English, math, and science compared to Temple (Roger W.) Intermediate. Both schools outperform state averages, but Garvey Intermediate also exceeds district averages in all subjects. Interestingly, Temple Intermediate has advantages in resources, including more spending per student and a lower student-teacher ratio, yet it does not achieve higher test scores.

Key considerations for parents include the trade-offs between resources and results. Temple Intermediate reports lower chronic absenteeism, which is positive, but Garvey Intermediate maintains higher academic achievement despite a higher absentee rate. Both schools have seen slight declines in their statewide ranking percentiles over recent years but remain well above average. The district appears effective in supporting its students, as both schools achieve strong results despite serving predominantly economically disadvantaged populations.