Birch Lane Elementary vs Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 985 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch Lane Elementary
Davis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
571 students
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High
Davis · Public middle · Grades 7–9
588 students
| Measure | Birch Lane Elementary Davis, California | Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High Davis, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1381 of 5,693 | #101 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #18439 of 50,301 | #1809 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 571 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 71% |
| city | Davis | Davis |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 59.6).
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High does better on math proficiency (71% vs 53%).
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 35.9%).
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 23.8).
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High is the larger school with 588 students compared with 571.
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 Birch Lane Elementary better than Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High ranks higher (78.1 vs 59.6 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 Birch Lane Elementary and Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High?
About 985 m in a straight line, between Davis and Davis in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch Lane Elementary: 571. Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch Lane Elementary and Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High rank in California?
Birch Lane Elementary is 1381st of 5,693 and Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High is 101st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).