Lucille Whitehead Intermediate vs Waterford Junior
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate
Waterford · Public middle · Grades 4–6
355 students
Waterford Junior
Waterford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
260 students
| Measure | Lucille Whitehead Intermediate Waterford, California | Waterford Junior Waterford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #916 of 1,334 | #772 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13496 of 15,369 | #12363 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 355 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 27.3 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 25% |
| city | Waterford | Waterford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterford Junior scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 21.7).
- •Waterford Junior does better on math proficiency (25% vs 24%).
- •Waterford Junior does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Lucille Whitehead Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 93.8%).
- •Waterford Junior does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 27.3).
- •Lucille Whitehead Intermediate is the larger school with 355 students compared with 260.
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 Lucille Whitehead Intermediate better than Waterford Junior?
On the Success Index (US), Waterford Junior ranks higher (27.7 vs 21.7 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 Lucille Whitehead Intermediate and Waterford Junior?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Waterford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate: 355. Waterford Junior: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lucille Whitehead Intermediate and Waterford Junior rank in California?
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate is 916th of 1,334 and Waterford Junior is 772nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).