Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle vs Sierra Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Sierra Vista Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
454 students
| Measure | Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle Placentia, California | Sierra Vista Elementary Placentia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #259 of 1,334 | #649 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4681 of 15,369 | #9274 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 566 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 73% |
| city | Placentia | Placentia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 63.6).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 46.6%).
- •Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 26.7).
- •Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is the larger school with 566 students compared with 454.
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 Sierra Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Vista Elementary ranks higher (73.0 vs 63.6 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 Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle and Sierra Vista Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Placentia and Placentia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle: 566. Sierra Vista Elementary: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle and Sierra Vista Elementary rank in California?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is 259th of 1,334 and Sierra Vista Elementary is 649th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).