Turlock Junior High vs Walter M. Brown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Turlock Junior High
Turlock · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,294 students
Walter M. Brown Elementary
Turlock · Public elementary · Grades K–6
645 students
| Measure | Turlock Junior High Turlock, California | Walter M. Brown Elementary Turlock, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #696 of 1,334 | #4486 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11659 of 15,369 | #45424 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,294 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 1,294 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.4% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 21% |
| city | Turlock | Turlock |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Turlock Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.4 vs 19.1).
- •Turlock Junior High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Turlock Junior High does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Turlock Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.4% vs 72.9%).
- •Turlock Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.2).
- •Turlock Junior High is the larger school with 1,294 students compared with 645.
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 Turlock Junior High better than Walter M. Brown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Turlock Junior High ranks higher (31.4 vs 19.1 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 Turlock Junior High and Walter M. Brown Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Turlock and Turlock in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Turlock Junior High: 1,294. Walter M. Brown Elementary: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Turlock Junior High and Walter M. Brown Elementary rank in California?
Turlock Junior High is 696th of 1,334 and Walter M. Brown Elementary is 4486th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).