Bess Maxwell Elementary vs Castle Rock
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 130 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bess Maxwell Elementary
Crescent City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
217 students
Castle Rock
Crescent City · Charter other · Grades K–12
315 students
| Measure | Bess Maxwell Elementary Crescent City, California | Castle Rock Crescent City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #4314 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #44509 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 217 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 7.5% |
| city | Crescent City | Crescent City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bess Maxwell Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Bess Maxwell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Castle Rock does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 86.2%).
- •Bess Maxwell Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 22.5).
- •Castle Rock is the larger school with 315 students compared with 217.
- •Bess Maxwell Elementary is a public school while Castle Rock is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bess Maxwell Elementary better than Castle Rock?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bess Maxwell Elementary and Castle Rock?
About 130 m in a straight line, between Crescent City and Crescent City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bess Maxwell Elementary: 217. Castle Rock: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bess Maxwell Elementary and Castle Rock rank in California?
Bess Maxwell Elementary is 4314th of 5,693 and Castle Rock is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).