Elbow Creek Elementary vs Valley Oak Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elbow Creek Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
514 students
Valley Oak Middle
Visalia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
952 students
| Measure | Elbow Creek Elementary Visalia, California | Valley Oak Middle Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2826 of 5,693 | #787 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #34577 of 50,301 | #12483 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 514 | 952 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 952 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elbow Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 27.1).
- •Elbow Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Elbow Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •Elbow Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 79.9%).
- •Valley Oak Middle does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.3).
- •Valley Oak Middle is the larger school with 952 students compared with 514.
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 Elbow Creek Elementary better than Valley Oak Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Elbow Creek Elementary ranks higher (36.1 vs 27.1 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 Elbow Creek Elementary and Valley Oak Middle?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elbow Creek Elementary: 514. Valley Oak Middle: 952. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elbow Creek Elementary and Valley Oak Middle rank in California?
Elbow Creek Elementary is 2826th of 5,693 and Valley Oak Middle is 787th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).