Palm Avenue Middle vs Teresa Burke Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palm Avenue Middle
Wasco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
Teresa Burke Elementary
Wasco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
503 students
| Measure | Palm Avenue Middle Wasco, California | Teresa Burke Elementary Wasco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1049 of 1,334 | #4268 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14241 of 15,369 | #44313 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 631 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 28% |
| city | Wasco | Wasco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Teresa Burke Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 17.2).
- •Teresa Burke Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Teresa Burke Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 35%).
- •Palm Avenue Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 93%).
- •Teresa Burke Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 21.8).
- •Palm Avenue Middle is the larger school with 631 students compared with 503.
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 Palm Avenue Middle better than Teresa Burke Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Teresa Burke Elementary ranks higher (20.9 vs 17.2 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 Palm Avenue Middle and Teresa Burke Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wasco and Wasco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palm Avenue Middle: 631. Teresa Burke Elementary: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palm Avenue Middle and Teresa Burke Elementary rank in California?
Palm Avenue Middle is 1049th of 1,334 and Teresa Burke Elementary is 4268th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).