Alicia Reyes Elementary vs Farmdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Farmdale Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–5
919 students
| Measure | Alicia Reyes Elementary Merced, California | Farmdale Elementary Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5364 of 5,693 | #3749 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49043 of 50,301 | #41382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 540 | 919 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 919 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 36% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farmdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.5 vs 11.4).
- •Farmdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 18%).
- •Farmdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Farmdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 96.3%).
- •Farmdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 25.7).
- •Farmdale Elementary is the larger school with 919 students compared with 540.
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 Farmdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Farmdale Elementary ranks higher (25.5 vs 11.4 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 Alicia Reyes Elementary and Farmdale Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alicia Reyes Elementary: 540. Farmdale Elementary: 919. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alicia Reyes Elementary and Farmdale Elementary rank in California?
Alicia Reyes Elementary is 5364th of 5,693 and Farmdale Elementary is 3749th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).