Arroyo Seco Junior High vs Charles Helmers Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arroyo Seco Junior High
Valencia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,239 students
Charles Helmers Elementary
Valencia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
524 students
| Measure | Arroyo Seco Junior High Valencia, California | Charles Helmers Elementary Valencia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #170 of 1,334 | #894 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3097 of 15,369 | #12258 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,239 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 1,239 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 21.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 59% |
| city | Valencia | Valencia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arroyo Seco Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 68.6).
- •Charles Helmers Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •Arroyo Seco Junior High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Arroyo Seco Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 21.6%).
- •Arroyo Seco Junior High does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 26.2).
- •Arroyo Seco Junior High is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 524.
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 Arroyo Seco Junior High better than Charles Helmers Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arroyo Seco Junior High ranks higher (71.1 vs 68.6 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 Arroyo Seco Junior High and Charles Helmers Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Valencia and Valencia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arroyo Seco Junior High: 1,239. Charles Helmers Elementary: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arroyo Seco Junior High and Charles Helmers Elementary rank in California?
Arroyo Seco Junior High is 170th of 1,334 and Charles Helmers Elementary is 894th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).