Melrose Elementary vs Valadez Middle School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 231 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melrose Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
Valadez Middle School Academy
Placentia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
527 students
| Measure | Melrose Elementary Placentia, California | Valadez Middle School Academy Placentia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4344 of 5,693 | #937 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #44672 of 50,301 | #13598 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 354 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 25% |
| city | Placentia | Placentia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.3 vs 21.1).
- •Melrose Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 25%).
- •Valadez Middle School Academy does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Melrose Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 95.8%).
- •Valadez Middle School Academy does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 25.3).
- •Valadez Middle School Academy is the larger school with 527 students compared with 354.
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 Melrose Elementary better than Valadez Middle School Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Melrose Elementary and Valadez Middle School Academy?
About 231 m in a straight line, between Placentia and Placentia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melrose Elementary: 354. Valadez Middle School Academy: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melrose Elementary and Valadez Middle School Academy rank in California?
Melrose Elementary is 4344th of 5,693 and Valadez Middle School Academy is 937th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).