Allan Peterson Elementary vs Merced High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Merced High
Merced · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,943 students
| Measure | Allan Peterson Elementary Merced, California | Merced High Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2140 of 5,693 | #1042 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #28080 of 50,301 | #14764 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 690 | 1,943 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 1,943 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 19% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Allan Peterson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 23.0).
- •Allan Peterson Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 19%).
- •Allan Peterson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 46%).
- •Allan Peterson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67% vs 79.4%).
- •Merced High does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 26.5).
- •Merced High is the larger school with 1,943 students compared with 690.
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 Merced High?
On the Success Index (US), Allan Peterson Elementary ranks higher (45.7 vs 23.0 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 Merced High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allan Peterson Elementary: 690. Merced High: 1,943. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allan Peterson Elementary and Merced High rank in California?
Allan Peterson Elementary is 2140th of 5,693 and Merced High is 1042nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).