Fern Elementary vs Jefferson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fern Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
473 students
Jefferson Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
674 students
| Measure | Fern Elementary Torrance, California | Jefferson Middle Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1283 of 5,693 | #180 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #17057 of 50,301 | #3256 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 473 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.8 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| city | Torrance | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 61.6).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 61%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 34.7%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on students per teacher (27.0 vs 27.8).
- •Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 674 students compared with 473.
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 Fern Elementary better than Jefferson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Middle ranks higher (70.4 vs 61.6 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 Fern Elementary and Jefferson Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Torrance and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fern Elementary: 473. Jefferson Middle: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fern Elementary and Jefferson Middle rank in California?
Fern Elementary is 1283rd of 5,693 and Jefferson Middle is 180th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).