Blue Lake Union Elementary vs Jacoby Creek
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Lake Union Elementary
Blue Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–8
153 students
Jacoby Creek
Bayside · Public elementary · Grades K–8
455 students
| Measure | Blue Lake Union Elementary Blue Lake, California | Jacoby Creek Bayside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2650 of 5,693 | #588 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32867 of 50,301 | #8453 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 153 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 153 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 70% |
| city | Blue Lake | Bayside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacoby Creek scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 38.6).
- •Jacoby Creek does better on math proficiency (70% vs 32%).
- •Jacoby Creek does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 42%).
- •Jacoby Creek does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 62.1%).
- •Blue Lake Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 20.7).
- •Jacoby Creek is the larger school with 455 students compared with 153.
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 Blue Lake Union Elementary better than Jacoby Creek?
On the Success Index (US), Jacoby Creek ranks higher (74.2 vs 38.6 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 Blue Lake Union Elementary and Jacoby Creek?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Blue Lake and Bayside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Lake Union Elementary: 153. Jacoby Creek: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Lake Union Elementary and Jacoby Creek rank in California?
Blue Lake Union Elementary is 2650th of 5,693 and Jacoby Creek is 588th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).