Grover Heights Elementary vs Judkins 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.
Grover Heights Elementary
Grover Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–6
290 students
Judkins Middle
Pismo Beach · Public middle · Grades 7–8
431 students
| Measure | Grover Heights Elementary Grover Beach, California | Judkins Middle Pismo Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2318 of 5,693 | #432 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #30027 of 50,301 | #7852 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 290 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Grover Beach | Pismo Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Judkins Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 42.9).
- •Grover Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Judkins Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •Grover Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 60.3%).
- •Judkins Middle does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.3).
- •Judkins Middle is the larger school with 431 students compared with 290.
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 Grover Heights Elementary better than Judkins Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Judkins Middle ranks higher (49.0 vs 42.9 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 Grover Heights Elementary and Judkins Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Grover Beach and Pismo Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grover Heights Elementary: 290. Judkins Middle: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grover Heights Elementary and Judkins Middle rank in California?
Grover Heights Elementary is 2318th of 5,693 and Judkins Middle is 432nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).