Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle vs El Dorado High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
Placentia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
566 students
El Dorado High
Placentia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,998 students
| Measure | Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle Placentia, California | El Dorado High Placentia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 1,334 | #201 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4681 of 15,369 | #5036 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 566 | 1,998 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 1,998 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 51% |
| city | Placentia | Placentia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.6 vs 63.0).
- •Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •El Dorado High does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- •El Dorado High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 46.6%).
- •Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 25.0).
- •El Dorado High is the larger school with 1,998 students compared with 566.
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 Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle better than El Dorado High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle and El Dorado High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Placentia and Placentia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle: 566. El Dorado High: 1,998. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle and El Dorado High rank in California?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is 259th of 1,334 and El Dorado High is 201st of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).