Ione Junior High vs Jefferson
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 83 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ione Junior High
Ione · Public middle · Grades 6–8
387 students
Jefferson
Tracy · Public middle · Grades 5–8
388 students
| Measure | Ione Junior High Ione, California | Jefferson Tracy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #620 of 1,334 | #214 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10835 of 15,369 | #3975 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 387 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 55% |
| city | Ione | Tracy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 35.1).
- •Jefferson does better on math proficiency (55% vs 17%).
- •Jefferson does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 43%).
- •Jefferson does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 31%).
- •Jefferson does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 25.8).
- •Jefferson is the larger school with 388 students compared with 387.
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 Ione Junior High better than Jefferson?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson ranks higher (67.1 vs 35.1 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 Ione Junior High and Jefferson?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Ione and Tracy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ione Junior High: 387. Jefferson: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ione Junior High and Jefferson rank in California?
Ione Junior High is 620th of 1,334 and Jefferson is 214th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).