Jefferson Elementary vs Washington Academic Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary
Sanger · Public elementary · Grades K–6
488 students
Washington Academic Middle
Sanger · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,539 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Sanger, California | Washington Academic Middle Sanger, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4277 of 5,693 | #728 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #44350 of 50,301 | #11954 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 488 | 1,539 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 1,539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 36% |
| city | Sanger | Sanger |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Academic Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 20.8).
- •Washington Academic Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Washington Academic Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Washington Academic Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 89.8%).
- •Washington Academic Middle does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 24.4).
- •Washington Academic Middle is the larger school with 1,539 students compared with 488.
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 Washington Academic Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Academic Middle ranks higher (29.9 vs 20.8 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 Washington Academic Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sanger and Sanger in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 488. Washington Academic Middle: 1,539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Washington Academic Middle rank in California?
Jefferson Elementary is 4277th of 5,693 and Washington Academic Middle is 728th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).