Bernice Ayer Middle vs Truman Benedict Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 58 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernice Ayer Middle
San Clemente · Public middle · Grades 6–8
919 students
Truman Benedict Elementary
San Clemente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
602 students
| Measure | Bernice Ayer Middle San Clemente, California | Truman Benedict Elementary San Clemente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #244 of 1,334 | #673 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4433 of 15,369 | #9545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 919 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 919 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 68% |
| city | San Clemente | San Clemente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Truman Benedict Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 64.7).
- •Truman Benedict Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 53%).
- •Truman Benedict Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 39.4%).
- •Bernice Ayer Middle does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 26.2).
- •Bernice Ayer Middle is the larger school with 919 students compared with 602.
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 Bernice Ayer Middle better than Truman Benedict Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Truman Benedict Elementary ranks higher (72.6 vs 64.7 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 Bernice Ayer Middle and Truman Benedict Elementary?
About 58 m in a straight line, between San Clemente and San Clemente in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernice Ayer Middle: 919. Truman Benedict Elementary: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernice Ayer Middle and Truman Benedict Elementary rank in California?
Bernice Ayer Middle is 244th of 1,334 and Truman Benedict Elementary is 673rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).