Conley Elementary vs Valinda School of Academics
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 185 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Conley Elementary
Taft · Public elementary · Grades K–3
306 students
Valinda School of Academics
Valinda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
306 students
| Measure | Conley Elementary Taft, California | Valinda School of Academics Valinda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2457 of 5,693 | #3697 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31254 of 50,301 | #41113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 306 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 29% |
| city | Taft | Valinda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Conley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 26.0).
- •Conley Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 29%).
- •Conley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Valinda School of Academics does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.8% vs 93.8%).
- •Valinda School of Academics does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.5).
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 Conley Elementary better than Valinda School of Academics?
On the Success Index (US), Conley Elementary ranks higher (41.0 vs 26.0 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 Conley Elementary and Valinda School of Academics?
About 185 km in a straight line, between Taft and Valinda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Conley Elementary: 306. Valinda School of Academics: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Conley Elementary and Valinda School of Academics rank in California?
Conley Elementary is 2457th of 5,693 and Valinda School of Academics is 3697th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).