Cesar Chavez High vs Valentine Peyton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez High
Stockton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,021 students
Valentine Peyton Elementary
Stockton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
787 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez High Stockton, California | Valentine Peyton Elementary Stockton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1040 of 1,343 | #2792 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14757 of 16,910 | #34227 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,021 | 787 |
| Enrollment | 2,021 | 787 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 41% |
| city | Stockton | Stockton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valentine Peyton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 23.0).
- •Valentine Peyton Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 18%).
- •Valentine Peyton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Valentine Peyton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 74.9%).
- •Cesar Chavez High does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 26.2).
- •Cesar Chavez High is the larger school with 2,021 students compared with 787.
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 Cesar Chavez High better than Valentine Peyton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valentine Peyton Elementary ranks higher (36.7 vs 23.0 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 Cesar Chavez High and Valentine Peyton Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Stockton and Stockton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez High: 2,021. Valentine Peyton Elementary: 787. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez High and Valentine Peyton Elementary rank in California?
Cesar Chavez High is 1040th of 1,343 and Valentine Peyton Elementary is 2792nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).