Erle Stanley Gardner Middle vs Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary
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.
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle
Temecula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,008 students
Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary
Temecula · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
| Measure | Erle Stanley Gardner Middle Temecula, California | Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary Temecula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #193 of 1,334 | #609 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3495 of 15,369 | #8711 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,008 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 1,008 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 22.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 68% |
| city | Temecula | Temecula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 69.3).
- •Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 36.4%).
- •Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.0).
- •Erle Stanley Gardner Middle is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 438.
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 Erle Stanley Gardner Middle better than Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary ranks higher (73.8 vs 69.3 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 Erle Stanley Gardner Middle and Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Temecula and Temecula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle: 1,008. Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erle Stanley Gardner Middle and Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary rank in California?
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle is 193rd of 1,334 and Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary is 609th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).