Apricot Valley Elementary vs Northmead Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apricot Valley Elementary
Patterson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
788 students
Northmead Elementary
Patterson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
528 students
| Measure | Apricot Valley Elementary Patterson, California | Northmead Elementary Patterson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3306 of 5,693 | #2049 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38375 of 50,301 | #26977 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 788 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 788 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 51% |
| city | Patterson | Patterson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northmead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 30.2).
- •Northmead Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 36%).
- •Northmead Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 43%).
- •Apricot Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 76.5%).
- •Northmead Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 24.6).
- •Apricot Valley Elementary is the larger school with 788 students compared with 528.
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 Apricot Valley Elementary better than Northmead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northmead Elementary ranks higher (47.3 vs 30.2 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 Apricot Valley Elementary and Northmead Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Patterson and Patterson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apricot Valley Elementary: 788. Northmead Elementary: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apricot Valley Elementary and Northmead Elementary rank in California?
Apricot Valley Elementary is 3306th of 5,693 and Northmead Elementary is 2049th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).