Cottonwood Creek Elementary vs La Joya Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
627 students
La Joya Middle
Visalia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
727 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Creek Elementary Visalia, California | La Joya Middle Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2596 of 5,693 | #650 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #32388 of 50,301 | #11189 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 627 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 28% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 33.5).
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •La Joya Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 71.1%).
- •La Joya Middle does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.1).
- •La Joya Middle is the larger school with 727 students compared with 627.
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 Cottonwood Creek Elementary better than La Joya Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Creek Elementary ranks higher (39.3 vs 33.5 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 Cottonwood Creek Elementary and La Joya Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary: 627. La Joya Middle: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Creek Elementary and La Joya Middle rank in California?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary is 2596th of 5,693 and La Joya Middle is 650th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).