Alicia Reyes Elementary vs Don Stowell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alicia Reyes Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
540 students
Don Stowell Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
501 students
| Measure | Alicia Reyes Elementary Merced, California | Don Stowell Elementary Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5364 of 5,693 | #5544 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49043 of 50,301 | #49705 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 540 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 21% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alicia Reyes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.4 vs 9.0).
- •Don Stowell Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 18%).
- •Alicia Reyes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Don Stowell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96% vs 96.3%).
- •Don Stowell Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 25.7).
- •Alicia Reyes Elementary is the larger school with 540 students compared with 501.
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 Alicia Reyes Elementary better than Don Stowell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alicia Reyes Elementary ranks higher (11.4 vs 9.0 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 Alicia Reyes Elementary and Don Stowell Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alicia Reyes Elementary: 540. Don Stowell Elementary: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alicia Reyes Elementary and Don Stowell Elementary rank in California?
Alicia Reyes Elementary is 5364th of 5,693 and Don Stowell Elementary is 5544th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).