Gus Franklin Jr. vs Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 580 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gus Franklin Jr.
Victorville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
509 students
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
Victorville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
833 students
| Measure | Gus Franklin Jr. Victorville, California | Melva Davis Academy of Excellence Victorville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2533 of 5,693 | #808 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #31867 of 50,301 | #12639 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 509 | 833 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 833 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 20% |
| city | Victorville | Victorville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gus Franklin Jr. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 26.2).
- •Gus Franklin Jr. does better on math proficiency (38% vs 20%).
- •Gus Franklin Jr. does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Gus Franklin Jr. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 57.5%).
- •Melva Davis Academy of Excellence does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 23.1).
- •Melva Davis Academy of Excellence is the larger school with 833 students compared with 509.
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 Gus Franklin Jr. better than Melva Davis Academy of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Gus Franklin Jr. ranks higher (40.1 vs 26.2 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 Gus Franklin Jr. and Melva Davis Academy of Excellence?
About 580 m in a straight line, between Victorville and Victorville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gus Franklin Jr.: 509. Melva Davis Academy of Excellence: 833. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gus Franklin Jr. and Melva Davis Academy of Excellence rank in California?
Gus Franklin Jr. is 2533rd of 5,693 and Melva Davis Academy of Excellence is 808th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).