James A. Forrest Elementary vs Thomas Jefferson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 614 m 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
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Wasco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
| Measure | James A. Forrest Elementary Wasco, California | Thomas Jefferson Middle Wasco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5247 of 5,693 | #1185 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48641 of 50,301 | #14788 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 576 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 16% |
| city | Wasco | Wasco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.6 vs 13.3).
- •James A. Forrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.4% vs 90.9%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 25.0).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 591 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are James A. Forrest Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle?
About 614 m in a straight line, between Wasco and Wasco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James A. Forrest Elementary: 576. Thomas Jefferson Middle: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James A. Forrest Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle rank in California?
James A. Forrest Elementary is 5247th of 5,693 and Thomas Jefferson Middle is 1185th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).