Melville S. Jacobson Elementary vs Monte Vista Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km 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
Monte Vista Middle
Tracy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
738 students
| Measure | Melville S. Jacobson Elementary Tracy, California | Monte Vista Middle Tracy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4345 of 5,693 | #1087 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #44673 of 50,301 | #14424 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 644 | 738 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 20% |
| city | Tracy | Tracy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melville S. Jacobson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 16.1).
- •Melville S. Jacobson Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 20%).
- •Melville S. Jacobson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Monte Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 82.3%).
- •Monte Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 23.0).
- •Monte Vista Middle is the larger school with 738 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 Monte Vista Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Melville S. Jacobson Elementary ranks higher (20.3 vs 16.1 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 Melville S. Jacobson Elementary and Monte Vista Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tracy and Tracy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary: 644. Monte Vista Middle: 738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melville S. Jacobson Elementary and Monte Vista Middle rank in California?
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary is 4345th of 5,693 and Monte Vista Middle is 1087th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).