Golden Hills Elementary vs Jacobsen Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Hills Elementary
Tehachapi · Public elementary · Grades K–5
663 students
Jacobsen Middle
Tehachapi · Public middle · Grades 6–8
925 students
| Measure | Golden Hills Elementary Tehachapi, California | Jacobsen Middle Tehachapi, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3124 of 5,693 | #569 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #37037 of 50,301 | #9891 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 663 | 925 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 925 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 30% |
| city | Tehachapi | Tehachapi |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacobsen Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 32.3).
- •Jacobsen Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •Jacobsen Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 40%).
- •Jacobsen Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 50.4%).
- •Jacobsen Middle does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 22.9).
- •Jacobsen Middle is the larger school with 925 students compared with 663.
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 Golden Hills Elementary better than Jacobsen Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jacobsen Middle ranks higher (39.7 vs 32.3 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 Golden Hills Elementary and Jacobsen Middle?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Tehachapi and Tehachapi in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Hills Elementary: 663. Jacobsen Middle: 925. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Hills Elementary and Jacobsen Middle rank in California?
Golden Hills Elementary is 3124th of 5,693 and Jacobsen Middle is 569th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).