Clarksburg Middle vs Joseph Sims Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarksburg Middle
Clarksburg · Public middle · Grades 7–9
171 students
Joseph Sims Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
691 students
| Measure | Clarksburg Middle Clarksburg, California | Joseph Sims Elementary Elk Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #788 of 1,334 | #1719 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12488 of 15,369 | #22637 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 171 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 53% |
| city | Clarksburg | Elk Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph Sims Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 27.0).
- •Joseph Sims Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •Joseph Sims Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Joseph Sims Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 75.4%).
- •Clarksburg Middle does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 22.3).
- •Joseph Sims Elementary is the larger school with 691 students compared with 171.
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 Clarksburg Middle better than Joseph Sims Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph Sims Elementary ranks higher (53.6 vs 27.0 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 Clarksburg Middle and Joseph Sims Elementary?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Clarksburg and Elk Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarksburg Middle: 171. Joseph Sims Elementary: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarksburg Middle and Joseph Sims Elementary rank in California?
Clarksburg Middle is 788th of 1,334 and Joseph Sims Elementary is 1719th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).