Bobby Duke Middle vs John Kelley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bobby Duke Middle
Coachella · Public middle · Grades 7–8
648 students
John Kelley Elementary
Thermal · Public elementary · Grades K–6
505 students
| Measure | Bobby Duke Middle Coachella, California | John Kelley Elementary Thermal, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1317 of 1,334 | #4607 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15261 of 15,369 | #46009 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 648 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 24% |
| city | Coachella | Thermal |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Kelley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.1 vs 7.2).
- •John Kelley Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 11%).
- •John Kelley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 21%).
- •John Kelley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 96%).
- •John Kelley Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.9).
- •Bobby Duke Middle is the larger school with 648 students compared with 505.
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 Bobby Duke Middle better than John Kelley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Kelley Elementary ranks higher (18.1 vs 7.2 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 Bobby Duke Middle and John Kelley Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Coachella and Thermal in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bobby Duke Middle: 648. John Kelley Elementary: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bobby Duke Middle and John Kelley Elementary rank in California?
Bobby Duke Middle is 1317th of 1,334 and John Kelley Elementary is 4607th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).