Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary vs Lilac
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 23 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary
Temecula · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
Lilac
Valley Center · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
| Measure | Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary Temecula, California | Lilac Valley Center, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #609 of 5,693 | #2868 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8711 of 50,301 | #34974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 438 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 35% |
| city | Temecula | Valley Center |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 35.5).
- •Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 35%).
- •Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 43%).
- •Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 56.4%).
- •Lilac does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 23.1).
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 Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary better than Lilac?
On the Success Index (US), Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary ranks higher (73.8 vs 35.5 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 Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary and Lilac?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Temecula and Valley Center in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary: 438. Lilac: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary and Lilac rank in California?
Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary is 609th of 5,693 and Lilac is 2868th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).