D. Russell Parks Junior High vs Fern Drive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D. Russell Parks Junior High
Fullerton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
854 students
Fern Drive Elementary
Fullerton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
372 students
| Measure | D. Russell Parks Junior High Fullerton, California | Fern Drive Elementary Fullerton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 1,334 | #1927 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4857 of 15,369 | #25368 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 854 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.7% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 55% |
| city | Fullerton | Fullerton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •D. Russell Parks Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 49.7).
- •D. Russell Parks Junior High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •D. Russell Parks Junior High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •D. Russell Parks Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 59.7%).
- •D. Russell Parks Junior High does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 24.8).
- •D. Russell Parks Junior High is the larger school with 854 students compared with 372.
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 D. Russell Parks Junior High better than Fern Drive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), D. Russell Parks Junior High ranks higher (62.8 vs 49.7 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 D. Russell Parks Junior High and Fern Drive Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fullerton and Fullerton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D. Russell Parks Junior High: 854. Fern Drive Elementary: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D. Russell Parks Junior High and Fern Drive Elementary rank in California?
D. Russell Parks Junior High is 272nd of 1,334 and Fern Drive Elementary is 1927th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).