Jefferson vs New Jerusalem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson
Tracy · Public middle · Grades 5–8
388 students
New Jerusalem
Tracy · Charter elementary · Grades 1–8
217 students
| Measure | Jefferson Tracy, California | New Jerusalem Tracy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 1,334 | #4123 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3975 of 15,369 | #43470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 388 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 17% |
| city | Tracy | Tracy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 22.2).
- •Jefferson does better on math proficiency (55% vs 17%).
- •Jefferson does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 22%).
- •Jefferson does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 48.4%).
- •Jefferson does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 27.1).
- •Jefferson is the larger school with 388 students compared with 217.
- •Jefferson is a public school while New Jerusalem is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 better than New Jerusalem?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson ranks higher (67.1 vs 22.2 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 and New Jerusalem?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Tracy and Tracy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson: 388. New Jerusalem: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson and New Jerusalem rank in California?
Jefferson is 214th of 1,334 and New Jerusalem is 4123rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).