Allan Peterson Elementary vs Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allan Peterson Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
690 students
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
Merced · Public middle · Grades 7–8
624 students
| Measure | Allan Peterson Elementary Merced, California | Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2140 of 5,693 | #642 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #28080 of 50,301 | #11074 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 690 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 31.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 29% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Allan Peterson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 34.0).
- •Allan Peterson Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 29%).
- •Allan Peterson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 48%).
- •Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 67%).
- •Allan Peterson Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.5 vs 31.2).
- •Allan Peterson Elementary is the larger school with 690 students compared with 624.
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 Allan Peterson Elementary better than Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Allan Peterson Elementary ranks higher (45.7 vs 34.0 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 Allan Peterson Elementary and Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allan Peterson Elementary: 690. Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allan Peterson Elementary and Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle rank in California?
Allan Peterson Elementary is 2140th of 5,693 and Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle is 642nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).