Bancroft Middle vs Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bancroft Middle
San Leandro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
948 students
Jefferson Elementary
San Leandro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
| Measure | Bancroft Middle San Leandro, California | Jefferson Elementary San Leandro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1025 of 1,334 | #4634 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14108 of 15,369 | #46172 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 948 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 948 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 27% |
| city | San Leandro | San Leandro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.0 vs 17.8).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Bancroft Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •Bancroft Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 84.9%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 22.6).
- •Bancroft Middle is the larger school with 948 students compared with 551.
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 Bancroft Middle better than Jefferson Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bancroft Middle and Jefferson Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Leandro and San Leandro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bancroft Middle: 948. Jefferson Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bancroft Middle and Jefferson Elementary rank in California?
Bancroft Middle is 1025th of 1,334 and Jefferson Elementary is 4634th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).