Emperor Elementary vs Jefferson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emperor Elementary
San Gabriel · Public elementary · Grades K–6
650 students
Jefferson Middle
San Gabriel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,013 students
| Measure | Emperor Elementary San Gabriel, California | Jefferson Middle San Gabriel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #777 of 5,693 | #449 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10787 of 50,301 | #8099 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 650 | 1,013 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 1,013 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 29.5 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 47% |
| city | San Gabriel | San Gabriel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emperor Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 47.9).
- •Emperor Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 47%).
- •Emperor Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 60%).
- •Emperor Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 70%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 29.5).
- •Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 650.
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 Emperor Elementary better than Jefferson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Emperor Elementary ranks higher (70.7 vs 47.9 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 Emperor Elementary and Jefferson Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Gabriel and San Gabriel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emperor Elementary: 650. Jefferson Middle: 1,013. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emperor Elementary and Jefferson Middle rank in California?
Emperor Elementary is 777th of 5,693 and Jefferson Middle is 449th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).