Judkins Middle vs Shell Beach Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Judkins Middle
Pismo Beach · Public middle · Grades 7–8
431 students
Shell Beach Elementary
Pismo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–6
330 students
| Measure | Judkins Middle Pismo Beach, California | Shell Beach Elementary Pismo Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #432 of 1,334 | #1110 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7852 of 15,369 | #14815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 431 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 54% |
| city | Pismo Beach | Pismo Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shell Beach Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 49.0).
- •Shell Beach Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Shell Beach Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 63%).
- •Shell Beach Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 60.3%).
- •Judkins Middle does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.6).
- •Judkins Middle is the larger school with 431 students compared with 330.
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 Judkins Middle better than Shell Beach Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shell Beach Elementary ranks higher (65.0 vs 49.0 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 Judkins Middle and Shell Beach Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Pismo Beach and Pismo Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Judkins Middle: 431. Shell Beach Elementary: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Judkins Middle and Shell Beach Elementary rank in California?
Judkins Middle is 432nd of 1,334 and Shell Beach Elementary is 1110th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).