Ellen Fletcher Middle vs Juana Briones Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 567 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellen Fletcher Middle
Palo Alto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
572 students
Juana Briones Elementary
Palo Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
| Measure | Ellen Fletcher Middle Palo Alto, California | Juana Briones Elementary Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #5 of 1,334 | #287 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #278 of 15,369 | #5032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 572 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.6% | 10.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 77% |
| city | Palo Alto | Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellen Fletcher Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 79.9).
- •Ellen Fletcher Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Ellen Fletcher Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 72%).
- •Juana Briones Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.8% vs 13.6%).
- •Ellen Fletcher Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 20.0).
- •Ellen Fletcher Middle is the larger school with 572 students compared with 260.
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 Ellen Fletcher Middle better than Juana Briones Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ellen Fletcher Middle ranks higher (90.2 vs 79.9 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 Ellen Fletcher Middle and Juana Briones Elementary?
About 567 m in a straight line, between Palo Alto and Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellen Fletcher Middle: 572. Juana Briones Elementary: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellen Fletcher Middle and Juana Briones Elementary rank in California?
Ellen Fletcher Middle is 5th of 1,334 and Juana Briones Elementary is 287th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).