Biggs Elementary vs Manzanita Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biggs Elementary
Biggs · Public elementary · Grades K–8
320 students
Manzanita Elementary
Gridley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
306 students
| Measure | Biggs Elementary Biggs, California | Manzanita Elementary Gridley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4525 of 5,693 | #1564 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45633 of 50,301 | #20600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 320 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 54% |
| city | Biggs | Gridley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manzanita Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 18.7).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 15%).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 30%).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 68.8%).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.0).
- •Biggs Elementary is the larger school with 320 students compared with 306.
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 Biggs Elementary better than Manzanita Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Manzanita Elementary ranks higher (56.5 vs 18.7 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 Biggs Elementary and Manzanita Elementary?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Biggs and Gridley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Biggs Elementary: 320. Manzanita Elementary: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Biggs Elementary and Manzanita Elementary rank in California?
Biggs Elementary is 4525th of 5,693 and Manzanita Elementary is 1564th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).