Karl F. Clemens Elementary vs Palm Avenue 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.
Karl F. Clemens Elementary
Wasco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
Palm Avenue Middle
Wasco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
| Measure | Karl F. Clemens Elementary Wasco, California | Palm Avenue Middle Wasco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5390 of 5,693 | #1049 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49145 of 50,301 | #14241 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 551 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Wasco | Wasco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Avenue Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.2 vs 11.1).
- •Palm Avenue Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Palm Avenue Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 28%).
- •Palm Avenue Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 95.5%).
- •Karl F. Clemens Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 21.8).
- •Palm Avenue Middle is the larger school with 631 students compared with 551.
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 Karl F. Clemens Elementary better than Palm Avenue Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Avenue Middle ranks higher (17.2 vs 11.1 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 Karl F. Clemens Elementary and Palm Avenue Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wasco and Wasco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Karl F. Clemens Elementary: 551. Palm Avenue Middle: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Karl F. Clemens Elementary and Palm Avenue Middle rank in California?
Karl F. Clemens Elementary is 5390th of 5,693 and Palm Avenue Middle is 1049th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).