Kraemer Middle vs Valencia High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 249 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kraemer Middle
Placentia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
889 students
Valencia High
Placentia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,411 students
| Measure | Kraemer Middle Placentia, California | Valencia High Placentia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 1,334 | #428 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4570 of 15,369 | #8751 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 889 | 2,411 |
| Enrollment | 889 | 2,411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Placentia | Placentia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kraemer Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 48.6).
- •Kraemer Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Kraemer Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Kraemer Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 67.3%).
- •Valencia High does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 24.7).
- •Valencia High is the larger school with 2,411 students compared with 889.
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 Valencia High?
On the Success Index (US), Kraemer Middle ranks higher (64.1 vs 48.6 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 Valencia High?
About 249 m in a straight line, between Placentia and Placentia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kraemer Middle: 889. Valencia High: 2,411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kraemer Middle and Valencia High rank in California?
Kraemer Middle is 251st of 1,334 and Valencia High is 428th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).