Palm Avenue Middle vs Thomas Jefferson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Wasco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
| Measure | Palm Avenue Middle Wasco, California | Thomas Jefferson Middle Wasco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1049 of 1,334 | #1185 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14241 of 15,369 | #14788 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 631 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 16% |
| city | Wasco | Wasco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Avenue Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.2 vs 13.3).
- •Palm Avenue Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Palm Avenue Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Palm Avenue Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 90.9%).
- •Palm Avenue Middle does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 21.9).
- •Palm Avenue Middle is the larger school with 631 students compared with 591.
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 Thomas Jefferson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Avenue Middle ranks higher (17.2 vs 13.3 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wasco and Wasco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palm Avenue Middle: 631. Thomas Jefferson Middle: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palm Avenue Middle and Thomas Jefferson Middle rank in California?
Palm Avenue Middle is 1049th of 1,334 and Thomas Jefferson Middle is 1185th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).