Charles D. Jones Middle vs Foster Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 695 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles D. Jones Middle
Baldwin Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
Foster Elementary
Baldwin Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
| Measure | Charles D. Jones Middle Baldwin Park, California | Foster Elementary Baldwin Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #918 of 1,334 | #3061 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13506 of 15,369 | #36573 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 423 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 41% |
| city | Baldwin Park | Baldwin Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foster Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 21.6).
- •Foster Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 18%).
- •Foster Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 40%).
- •Foster Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 95.7%).
- •Charles D. Jones Middle does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.5).
- •Foster Elementary is the larger school with 430 students compared with 423.
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 Charles D. Jones Middle better than Foster Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Foster Elementary ranks higher (33.0 vs 21.6 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 Charles D. Jones Middle and Foster Elementary?
About 695 m in a straight line, between Baldwin Park and Baldwin Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles D. Jones Middle: 423. Foster Elementary: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles D. Jones Middle and Foster Elementary rank in California?
Charles D. Jones Middle is 918th of 1,334 and Foster Elementary is 3061st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).