Jefferson Middle vs Joseph Arnold Elementary
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 Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
674 students
Joseph Arnold Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
628 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle Torrance, California | Joseph Arnold Elementary Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #180 of 1,334 | #797 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3256 of 15,369 | #11017 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 674 | 628 |
| Enrollment | 674 | 628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 68% |
| city | Torrance | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.4 vs 70.4).
- •Joseph Arnold Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 69%).
- •Joseph Arnold Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 32.2%).
- •Joseph Arnold Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 27.0).
- •Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 674 students compared with 628.
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 Joseph Arnold Elementary?
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 Jefferson Middle and Joseph Arnold Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Torrance and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle: 674. Joseph Arnold Elementary: 628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle and Joseph Arnold Elementary rank in California?
Jefferson Middle is 180th of 1,334 and Joseph Arnold Elementary is 797th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).