Foothill Middle vs Jefferson Leadership Academies
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 578 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill Middle
Walnut Creek · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students
Jefferson Leadership Academies
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,004 students
| Measure | Foothill Middle Walnut Creek, California | Jefferson Leadership Academies Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #90 of 1,334 | #600 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1705 of 15,369 | #10429 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,005 | 1,004 |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | 1,004 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.4% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 38% |
| city | Walnut Creek | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 37.1).
- •Foothill Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 38%).
- •Foothill Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 54%).
- •Foothill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 79.5%).
- •Jefferson Leadership Academies does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 25.8).
- •Foothill Middle is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 1,004.
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 Foothill Middle better than Jefferson Leadership Academies?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill Middle ranks higher (78.6 vs 37.1 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 Foothill Middle and Jefferson Leadership Academies?
About 578 km in a straight line, between Walnut Creek and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill Middle: 1,005. Jefferson Leadership Academies: 1,004. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill Middle and Jefferson Leadership Academies rank in California?
Foothill Middle is 90th of 1,334 and Jefferson Leadership Academies is 600th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).