Kraemer Middle vs Walker Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 16 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
Walker Junior High
La Palma · Public middle · Grades 7–8
890 students
| Measure | Kraemer Middle Placentia, California | Walker Junior High La Palma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 1,334 | #563 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4570 of 15,369 | #9830 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 889 | 890 |
| Enrollment | 889 | 890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 36% |
| city | Placentia | La Palma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kraemer Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 40.0).
- •Kraemer Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •Kraemer Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 55%).
- •Kraemer Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 64%).
- •Walker Junior High is the larger school with 890 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 Walker Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Kraemer Middle ranks higher (64.1 vs 40.0 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 Walker Junior High?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Placentia and La Palma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kraemer Middle: 889. Walker Junior High: 890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kraemer Middle and Walker Junior High rank in California?
Kraemer Middle is 251st of 1,334 and Walker Junior High is 563rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).