Dale Junior High vs Dr. Jonas E. Salk
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dale Junior High
Anaheim · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,002 students
Dr. Jonas E. Salk
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
627 students
| Measure | Dale Junior High Anaheim, California | Dr. Jonas E. Salk Anaheim, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1126 of 1,334 | #2575 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14548 of 15,369 | #32170 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,002 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 46% |
| city | Anaheim | Anaheim |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Jonas E. Salk scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 15.1).
- •Dr. Jonas E. Salk does better on math proficiency (46% vs 21%).
- •Dr. Jonas E. Salk does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Dr. Jonas E. Salk does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.1% vs 88.2%).
- •Dr. Jonas E. Salk does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 22.8).
- •Dale Junior High is the larger school with 1,002 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 Dale Junior High better than Dr. Jonas E. Salk?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Jonas E. Salk ranks higher (39.6 vs 15.1 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 Dale Junior High and Dr. Jonas E. Salk?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Anaheim and Anaheim in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dale Junior High: 1,002. Dr. Jonas E. Salk: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dale Junior High and Dr. Jonas E. Salk rank in California?
Dale Junior High is 1126th of 1,334 and Dr. Jonas E. Salk is 2575th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).