El Sereno Middle vs Quimby Oak Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 486 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Sereno Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
Quimby Oak Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 7–8
857 students
| Measure | El Sereno Middle Los Angeles, California | Quimby Oak Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #763 of 1,334 | #168 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12312 of 15,369 | #3051 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 857 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 61% |
| city | Los Angeles | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quimby Oak Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 27.9).
- •Quimby Oak Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 34%).
- •Quimby Oak Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 39%).
- •Quimby Oak Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 91.8%).
- •El Sereno Middle does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 20.4).
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 El Sereno Middle better than Quimby Oak Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Quimby Oak Middle ranks higher (71.4 vs 27.9 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 El Sereno Middle and Quimby Oak Middle?
About 486 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Sereno Middle: 857. Quimby Oak Middle: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Sereno Middle and Quimby Oak Middle rank in California?
El Sereno Middle is 763rd of 1,334 and Quimby Oak Middle is 168th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).