Kelly Elementary vs Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelly Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students
Valley Middle
Carlsbad · Public middle · Grades 6–8
807 students
| Measure | Kelly Elementary Carlsbad, California | Valley Middle Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #176 of 5,693 | #189 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3951 of 50,301 | #3419 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 449 | 807 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 807 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 63% |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelly Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 69.7).
- •Kelly Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 63%).
- •Kelly Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 71%).
- •Kelly Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 36.6%).
- •Kelly Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 22.4).
- •Valley Middle is the larger school with 807 students compared with 449.
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 Kelly Elementary better than Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kelly Elementary ranks higher (81.9 vs 69.7 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 Kelly Elementary and Valley Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelly Elementary: 449. Valley Middle: 807. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelly Elementary and Valley Middle rank in California?
Kelly Elementary is 176th of 5,693 and Valley Middle is 189th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).