Adams Elementary vs McFadden Institute of Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 774 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
McFadden Institute of Technology
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,074 students
| Measure | Adams Elementary Santa Ana, California | McFadden Institute of Technology Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4141 of 5,693 | #5277 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43622 of 50,301 | #48738 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 320 | 1,074 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 1,074 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 23% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adams Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 12.4).
- •Adams Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Adams Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •McFadden Institute of Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 96.3%).
- •Adams Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.5).
- •McFadden Institute of Technology is the larger school with 1,074 students compared with 320.
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 Adams Elementary better than McFadden Institute of Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Adams Elementary ranks higher (21.9 vs 12.4 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 Adams Elementary and McFadden Institute of Technology?
About 774 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elementary: 320. McFadden Institute of Technology: 1,074. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elementary and McFadden Institute of Technology rank in California?
Adams Elementary is 4141st of 5,693 and McFadden Institute of Technology is 5277th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).