Kraemer Middle vs Melrose Elementary
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.
Kraemer Middle
Placentia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
889 students
Melrose Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
| Measure | Kraemer Middle Placentia, California | Melrose Elementary Placentia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 1,334 | #4344 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4570 of 15,369 | #44672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 889 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 889 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 31% |
| city | Placentia | Placentia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kraemer Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 20.3).
- •Kraemer Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 31%).
- •Kraemer Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 40%).
- •Kraemer Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 94.1%).
- •Kraemer Middle does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 25.3).
- •Kraemer Middle is the larger school with 889 students compared with 354.
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 Kraemer Middle better than Melrose Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kraemer Middle ranks higher (64.1 vs 20.3 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 Kraemer Middle and Melrose Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Placentia and Placentia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kraemer Middle: 889. Melrose Elementary: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kraemer Middle and Melrose Elementary rank in California?
Kraemer Middle is 251st of 1,334 and Melrose Elementary is 4344th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).