Blossom Valley Elementary vs Joan MacQueen Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blossom Valley Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
Joan MacQueen Middle
Alpine · Public middle · Grades 6–8
405 students
| Measure | Blossom Valley Elementary El Cajon, California | Joan MacQueen Middle Alpine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1439 of 5,693 | #391 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #19098 of 50,301 | #7189 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 533 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 36% |
| city | El Cajon | Alpine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blossom Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 52.0).
- •Blossom Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •Blossom Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Joan MacQueen Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 65.7%).
- •Joan MacQueen Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 24.2).
- •Blossom Valley Elementary is the larger school with 533 students compared with 405.
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 Blossom Valley Elementary better than Joan MacQueen Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Blossom Valley Elementary ranks higher (58.6 vs 52.0 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 Blossom Valley Elementary and Joan MacQueen Middle?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and Alpine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blossom Valley Elementary: 533. Joan MacQueen Middle: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blossom Valley Elementary and Joan MacQueen Middle rank in California?
Blossom Valley Elementary is 1439th of 5,693 and Joan MacQueen Middle is 391st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).