Nicolas Junior High vs Woodcrest Elementary
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.
Nicolas Junior High
Fullerton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
539 students
Woodcrest Elementary
Fullerton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
303 students
| Measure | Nicolas Junior High Fullerton, California | Woodcrest Elementary Fullerton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1009 of 1,334 | #5124 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14022 of 15,369 | #48192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 539 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 20% |
| city | Fullerton | Fullerton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nicolas Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 13.8).
- •Woodcrest Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 19%).
- •Nicolas Junior High does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Woodcrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 82.6%).
- •Nicolas Junior High does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 25.3).
- •Nicolas Junior High is the larger school with 539 students compared with 303.
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 Woodcrest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nicolas Junior High ranks higher (18.5 vs 13.8 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 Nicolas Junior High and Woodcrest Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fullerton and Fullerton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nicolas Junior High: 539. Woodcrest Elementary: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nicolas Junior High and Woodcrest Elementary rank in California?
Nicolas Junior High is 1009th of 1,334 and Woodcrest Elementary is 5124th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).