John R. Williams vs Sierra Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John R. Williams
Stockton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
555 students
Sierra Middle
Stockton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
591 students
| Measure | John R. Williams Stockton, California | Sierra Middle Stockton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4278 of 5,693 | #611 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #44353 of 50,301 | #10598 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 555 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.9% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 31% |
| city | Stockton | Stockton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 20.8).
- •John R. Williams does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Sierra Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 34%).
- •Sierra Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.4% vs 84.9%).
- •Sierra Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 24.1).
- •Sierra Middle is the larger school with 591 students compared with 555.
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 John R. Williams better than Sierra Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Middle ranks higher (36.3 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 John R. Williams and Sierra Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stockton and Stockton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John R. Williams: 555. Sierra Middle: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John R. Williams and Sierra Middle rank in California?
John R. Williams is 4278th of 5,693 and Sierra Middle is 611th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).