Nicolas Junior High vs Pacific Drive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 986 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nicolas Junior High
Fullerton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
539 students
Pacific Drive Elementary
Fullerton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
607 students
| Measure | Nicolas Junior High Fullerton, California | Pacific Drive Elementary Fullerton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1009 of 1,334 | #4294 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14022 of 15,369 | #44418 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 539 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 70.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 26% |
| city | Fullerton | Fullerton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacific Drive Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 18.5).
- •Pacific Drive Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 19%).
- •Nicolas Junior High does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Pacific Drive Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.7% vs 82.6%).
- •Nicolas Junior High does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 22.5).
- •Pacific Drive Elementary is the larger school with 607 students compared with 539.
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 Nicolas Junior High better than Pacific Drive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pacific Drive Elementary ranks higher (20.7 vs 18.5 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 Nicolas Junior High and Pacific Drive Elementary?
About 986 m in a straight line, between Fullerton and Fullerton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nicolas Junior High: 539. Pacific Drive Elementary: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nicolas Junior High and Pacific Drive Elementary rank in California?
Nicolas Junior High is 1009th of 1,334 and Pacific Drive Elementary is 4294th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).