Melville S. Jacobson Elementary vs Merrill F. West High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 968 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary
Tracy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
644 students
Merrill F. West High
Tracy · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,920 students
| Measure | Melville S. Jacobson Elementary Tracy, California | Merrill F. West High Tracy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4345 of 5,693 | #602 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #44673 of 50,301 | #11193 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 644 | 1,920 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 1,920 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| city | Tracy | Tracy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrill F. West High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 20.3).
- •Merrill F. West High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Merrill F. West High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 33%).
- •Merrill F. West High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 82.3%).
- •Merrill F. West High does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.0).
- •Merrill F. West High is the larger school with 1,920 students compared with 644.
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 Melville S. Jacobson Elementary better than Merrill F. West High?
On the Success Index (US), Merrill F. West High ranks higher (39.0 vs 20.3 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 Melville S. Jacobson Elementary and Merrill F. West High?
About 968 m in a straight line, between Tracy and Tracy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary: 644. Merrill F. West High: 1,920. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melville S. Jacobson Elementary and Merrill F. West High rank in California?
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary is 4345th of 5,693 and Merrill F. West High is 602nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).