Barranca Elementary vs Mesa Verde Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 490 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barranca Elementary
Covina · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
Mesa Verde Elementary
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
| Measure | Barranca Elementary Covina, California | Mesa Verde Elementary Oakdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1983 of 5,693 | #4711 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26214 of 50,301 | #46548 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 529 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 27% |
| city | Covina | Oakdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barranca Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 17.1).
- •Barranca Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Barranca Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 28%).
- •Barranca Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 81.7%).
- •Mesa Verde Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 25.2).
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 Barranca Elementary better than Mesa Verde Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Barranca Elementary ranks higher (48.4 vs 17.1 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 Barranca Elementary and Mesa Verde Elementary?
About 490 km in a straight line, between Covina and Oakdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barranca Elementary: 529. Mesa Verde Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barranca Elementary and Mesa Verde Elementary rank in California?
Barranca Elementary is 1983rd of 5,693 and Mesa Verde Elementary is 4711th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).