Davis Middle vs Jefferson 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.
Davis Middle
Compton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
520 students
Jefferson Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
642 students
| Measure | Davis Middle Compton, California | Jefferson Elementary Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1300 of 1,334 | #2076 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15213 of 15,369 | #27300 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 520 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 27.4 | 27.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 58% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 8.3).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 13%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 24%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 90.4%).
- •Davis Middle does better on students per teacher (27.4 vs 27.9).
- •Jefferson Elementary is the larger school with 642 students compared with 520.
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 Davis Middle better than Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (46.8 vs 8.3 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 Davis Middle and Jefferson Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis Middle: 520. Jefferson Elementary: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis Middle and Jefferson Elementary rank in California?
Davis Middle is 1300th of 1,334 and Jefferson Elementary is 2076th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).