Jefferson Leadership Academies vs Willard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 783 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Leadership Academies
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,004 students
Willard Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
534 students
| Measure | Jefferson Leadership Academies Long Beach, California | Willard Elementary Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #600 of 1,334 | #2873 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10429 of 15,369 | #35006 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,004 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 1,004 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 28.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 46% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Leadership Academies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 35.5).
- •Willard Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Jefferson Leadership Academies does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Willard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 79.5%).
- •Jefferson Leadership Academies does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 28.1).
- •Jefferson Leadership Academies is the larger school with 1,004 students compared with 534.
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 Leadership Academies better than Willard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Leadership Academies ranks higher (37.1 vs 35.5 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 Leadership Academies and Willard Elementary?
About 783 m in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Leadership Academies: 1,004. Willard Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Leadership Academies and Willard Elementary rank in California?
Jefferson Leadership Academies is 600th of 1,334 and Willard Elementary is 2873rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).