Nelson Avenue Middle vs Poplar Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson Avenue Middle
Oroville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
Poplar Avenue Elementary
Oroville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
321 students
| Measure | Nelson Avenue Middle Oroville, California | Poplar Avenue Elementary Oroville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1084 of 1,334 | #5000 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14396 of 15,369 | #47754 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 456 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.7% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Oroville | Oroville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Avenue Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.3 vs 14.8).
- •Poplar Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Nelson Avenue Middle does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Poplar Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 85.7%).
- •Nelson Avenue Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.4).
- •Nelson Avenue Middle is the larger school with 456 students compared with 321.
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 Nelson Avenue Middle better than Poplar Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Avenue Middle ranks higher (16.3 vs 14.8 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 Nelson Avenue Middle and Poplar Avenue Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Oroville and Oroville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nelson Avenue Middle: 456. Poplar Avenue Elementary: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nelson Avenue Middle and Poplar Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Nelson Avenue Middle is 1084th of 1,334 and Poplar Avenue Elementary is 5000th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).