Bay Farm vs Machado Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 630 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay Farm
Alameda · Public elementary · Grades K–8
531 students
Machado Elementary
Lake Elsinore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
| Measure | Bay Farm Alameda, California | Machado Elementary Lake Elsinore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #332 of 5,693 | #5434 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5528 of 50,301 | #49307 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 531 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.5% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 21% |
| city | Alameda | Lake Elsinore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bay Farm scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 10.6).
- •Bay Farm does better on math proficiency (77% vs 21%).
- •Bay Farm does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 23%).
- •Bay Farm does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 91.3%).
- •Machado Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.1).
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 Bay Farm better than Machado Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bay Farm ranks higher (79.0 vs 10.6 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 Bay Farm and Machado Elementary?
About 630 km in a straight line, between Alameda and Lake Elsinore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay Farm: 531. Machado Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay Farm and Machado Elementary rank in California?
Bay Farm is 332nd of 5,693 and Machado Elementary is 5434th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).