Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy vs Thomas Jefferson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy
Indio · Public elementary · Grades K–5
592 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Indio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
| Measure | Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy Indio, California | Thomas Jefferson Middle Indio, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2651 of 5,693 | #1319 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #32875 of 50,301 | #15264 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 592 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 28.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 12% |
| city | Indio | Indio |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 7.1).
- •Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy does better on math proficiency (43% vs 12%).
- •Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 22%).
- •Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.1% vs 92%).
- •Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 28.1).
- •Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy is the larger school with 592 students compared with 591.
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 Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy better than Thomas Jefferson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy ranks higher (38.6 vs 7.1 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 Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy and Thomas Jefferson Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Indio and Indio in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy: 592. Thomas Jefferson Middle: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy and Thomas Jefferson Middle rank in California?
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy is 2651st of 5,693 and Thomas Jefferson Middle is 1319th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).