Gray Avenue Middle vs Park Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gray Avenue Middle
Yuba City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students
Park Avenue Elementary
Yuba City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
541 students
| Measure | Gray Avenue Middle Yuba City, California | Park Avenue Elementary Yuba City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1086 of 1,334 | #5078 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14401 of 15,369 | #48026 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 655 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 25% |
| city | Yuba City | Yuba City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gray Avenue Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.2 vs 14.2).
- •Park Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 18%).
- •Gray Avenue Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Gray Avenue Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 94.8%).
- •Gray Avenue Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 24.6).
- •Gray Avenue Middle is the larger school with 655 students compared with 541.
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 Gray Avenue Middle better than Park Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gray Avenue Middle ranks higher (16.2 vs 14.2 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 Gray Avenue Middle and Park Avenue Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Yuba City and Yuba City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray Avenue Middle: 655. Park Avenue Elementary: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray Avenue Middle and Park Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Gray Avenue Middle is 1086th of 1,334 and Park Avenue Elementary is 5078th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).