Alta Elementary vs McCord Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Elementary
Reedley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
McCord Elementary
Orange Cove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
| Measure | Alta Elementary Reedley, California | McCord Elementary Orange Cove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2950 of 5,693 | #4206 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35678 of 50,301 | #43978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 364 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| city | Reedley | Orange Cove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 21.4).
- •Alta Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Alta Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Alta Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 97.7%).
- •McCord Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 24.3).
- •McCord Elementary is the larger school with 426 students compared with 364.
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 Alta Elementary better than McCord Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Elementary ranks higher (34.3 vs 21.4 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 Alta Elementary and McCord Elementary?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Reedley and Orange Cove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Elementary: 364. McCord Elementary: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Elementary and McCord Elementary rank in California?
Alta Elementary is 2950th of 5,693 and McCord Elementary is 4206th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).