Martin Van Buren Elementary vs Thomas Jefferson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Van Buren Elementary
Indio · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Indio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
| Measure | Martin Van Buren Elementary Indio, California | Thomas Jefferson Middle Indio, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2126 of 5,693 | #1319 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #27844 of 50,301 | #15264 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 533 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 28.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 12% |
| city | Indio | Indio |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Van Buren Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 7.1).
- •Martin Van Buren Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 12%).
- •Martin Van Buren Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 22%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 92.5%).
- •Martin Van Buren Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 28.1).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 591 students compared with 533.
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 Martin Van Buren Elementary better than Thomas Jefferson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Van Buren Elementary ranks higher (46.1 vs 7.1 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 Martin Van Buren Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Indio and Indio in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Van Buren Elementary: 533. Thomas Jefferson Middle: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Van Buren Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle rank in California?
Martin Van Buren Elementary is 2126th of 5,693 and Thomas Jefferson Middle is 1319th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).