Piedmont Middle vs Thomas Jefferson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 653 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Piedmont Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Indio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
| Measure | Piedmont Middle San Jose, California | Thomas Jefferson Middle Indio, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #380 of 1,334 | #1319 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7045 of 15,369 | #15264 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 591 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 28.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 12% |
| city | San Jose | Indio |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piedmont Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 7.1).
- •Piedmont Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 12%).
- •Piedmont Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 22%).
- •Piedmont Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 92%).
- •Piedmont Middle does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 28.1).
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 Piedmont Middle better than Thomas Jefferson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Piedmont Middle ranks higher (52.8 vs 7.1 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 Piedmont Middle and Thomas Jefferson Middle?
About 653 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Indio in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Piedmont Middle: 591. Thomas Jefferson Middle: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Piedmont Middle and Thomas Jefferson Middle rank in California?
Piedmont Middle is 380th of 1,334 and Thomas Jefferson Middle is 1319th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).