Jefferson Middle vs Longden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Middle
San Gabriel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,013 students
Longden Elementary
Temple City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
936 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle San Gabriel, California | Longden Elementary Temple City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #449 of 1,334 | #1091 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8099 of 15,369 | #14541 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,013 | 936 |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | 936 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 27.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 70% |
| city | San Gabriel | Temple City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 47.9).
- •Longden Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Longden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 60%).
- •Longden Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 70%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 27.5).
- •Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 936.
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 Middle better than Longden Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Longden Elementary ranks higher (65.4 vs 47.9 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 Middle and Longden Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Gabriel and Temple City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle: 1,013. Longden Elementary: 936. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle and Longden Elementary rank in California?
Jefferson Middle is 449th of 1,334 and Longden Elementary is 1091st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).