Kraemer Middle vs Valadez Middle School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Valadez Middle School Academy
Placentia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
527 students
| Measure | Kraemer Middle Placentia, California | Valadez Middle School Academy Placentia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 1,334 | #937 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4570 of 15,369 | #13598 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 889 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 889 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 25% |
| city | Placentia | Placentia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kraemer Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 21.1).
- •Kraemer Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 25%).
- •Kraemer Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 41%).
- •Kraemer Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 95.8%).
- •Valadez Middle School Academy does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 24.7).
- •Kraemer Middle is the larger school with 889 students compared with 527.
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 Valadez Middle School Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kraemer Middle ranks higher (64.1 vs 21.1 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 Kraemer Middle and Valadez Middle School Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Placentia and Placentia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kraemer Middle: 889. Valadez Middle School Academy: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kraemer Middle and Valadez Middle School Academy rank in California?
Kraemer Middle is 251st of 1,334 and Valadez Middle School Academy is 937th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).