Juarez (Benito) Elementary vs La Tercera Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 634 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Juarez (Benito) Elementary
Cerritos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
295 students
La Tercera Elementary
Petaluma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
295 students
| Measure | Juarez (Benito) Elementary Cerritos, California | La Tercera Elementary Petaluma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2915 of 5,693 | #2163 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35397 of 50,301 | #28324 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 295 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 42% |
| city | Cerritos | Petaluma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Tercera Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 34.8).
- •La Tercera Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Juarez (Benito) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •La Tercera Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 72.5%).
- •Juarez (Benito) Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 24.6).
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 Juarez (Benito) Elementary better than La Tercera Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Tercera Elementary ranks higher (45.4 vs 34.8 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 Juarez (Benito) Elementary and La Tercera Elementary?
About 634 km in a straight line, between Cerritos and Petaluma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Juarez (Benito) Elementary: 295. La Tercera Elementary: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Juarez (Benito) Elementary and La Tercera Elementary rank in California?
Juarez (Benito) Elementary is 2915th of 5,693 and La Tercera Elementary is 2163rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).