Jones Elementary vs Taft Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jones Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students
Taft Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
410 students
| Measure | Jones Elementary San Diego, California | Taft Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1266 of 5,693 | #659 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16853 of 50,301 | #11296 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 257 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.5% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 36% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jones Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 33.0).
- •Jones Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •Jones Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Jones Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 65.6%).
- •Taft Middle does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 25.7).
- •Taft Middle is the larger school with 410 students compared with 257.
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 Jones Elementary better than Taft Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jones Elementary ranks higher (61.9 vs 33.0 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 Jones Elementary and Taft Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jones Elementary: 257. Taft Middle: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jones Elementary and Taft Middle rank in California?
Jones Elementary is 1266th of 5,693 and Taft Middle is 659th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).