Jefferson Elementary vs Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students
Valley Middle
Carlsbad · Public middle · Grades 6–8
807 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Carlsbad, California | Valley Middle Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1563 of 5,693 | #189 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #20591 of 50,301 | #3419 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 471 | 807 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 807 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 63% |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 56.5).
- •Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 54.4%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.4).
- •Valley Middle is the larger school with 807 students compared with 471.
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 Jefferson Elementary better than Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Middle ranks higher (69.7 vs 56.5 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 Jefferson Elementary and Valley Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 471. Valley Middle: 807. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Valley Middle rank in California?
Jefferson Elementary is 1563rd of 5,693 and Valley Middle is 189th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).