Dena Boer Elementary vs Joseph A. Gregori High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dena Boer Elementary
Salida · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
Joseph A. Gregori High
Modesto · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,346 students
| Measure | Dena Boer Elementary Salida, California | Joseph A. Gregori High Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3121 of 5,693 | #708 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #37026 of 50,301 | #12216 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 444 | 2,346 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 2,346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 28% |
| city | Salida | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph A. Gregori High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 32.3).
- •Dena Boer Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 28%).
- •Joseph A. Gregori High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Joseph A. Gregori High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 79.3%).
- •Dena Boer Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 23.0).
- •Joseph A. Gregori High is the larger school with 2,346 students compared with 444.
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 Dena Boer Elementary better than Joseph A. Gregori High?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph A. Gregori High ranks higher (34.9 vs 32.3 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 Dena Boer Elementary and Joseph A. Gregori High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Salida and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dena Boer Elementary: 444. Joseph A. Gregori High: 2,346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dena Boer Elementary and Joseph A. Gregori High rank in California?
Dena Boer Elementary is 3121st of 5,693 and Joseph A. Gregori High is 708th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).