Ahwahnee Middle vs McCardle Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 881 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ahwahnee Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
738 students
McCardle Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
463 students
| Measure | Ahwahnee Middle Fresno, California | McCardle Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1190 of 1,334 | #2298 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14807 of 15,369 | #29753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 738 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 50% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCardle Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 13.0).
- •McCardle Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 14%).
- •McCardle Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 28%).
- •McCardle Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.9% vs 86.2%).
- •McCardle Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 19.9).
- •Ahwahnee Middle is the larger school with 738 students compared with 463.
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 Ahwahnee Middle better than McCardle Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McCardle Elementary ranks higher (43.3 vs 13.0 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 Ahwahnee Middle and McCardle Elementary?
About 881 m in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ahwahnee Middle: 738. McCardle Elementary: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ahwahnee Middle and McCardle Elementary rank in California?
Ahwahnee Middle is 1190th of 1,334 and McCardle Elementary is 2298th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).