James A. Forrest Elementary vs Palm Avenue Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James A. Forrest Elementary
Wasco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
576 students
Palm Avenue Middle
Wasco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
| Measure | James A. Forrest Elementary Wasco, California | Palm Avenue Middle Wasco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5247 of 5,693 | #1049 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48641 of 50,301 | #14241 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 576 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 35% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Wasco | Wasco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Avenue Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.2 vs 12.6).
- •Palm Avenue Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 89.4%).
- •Palm Avenue Middle does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 25.0).
- •Palm Avenue Middle is the larger school with 631 students compared with 576.
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 James A. Forrest Elementary better than Palm Avenue Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Avenue Middle ranks higher (17.2 vs 12.6 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 James A. Forrest Elementary and Palm Avenue Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wasco and Wasco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James A. Forrest Elementary: 576. Palm Avenue Middle: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James A. Forrest Elementary and Palm Avenue Middle rank in California?
James A. Forrest Elementary is 5247th of 5,693 and Palm Avenue Middle is 1049th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).