Booker T. Washington Elementary vs Meadows Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booker T. Washington Elementary
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
351 students
Meadows Elementary
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–8
352 students
| Measure | Booker T. Washington Elementary El Centro, California | Meadows Elementary El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4935 of 5,693 | #4058 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47520 of 50,301 | #43159 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 351 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 26% |
| city | El Centro | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadows Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.7 vs 15.2).
- •Meadows Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •Meadows Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Meadows Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 94.6%).
- •Meadows Elementary is the larger school with 352 students compared with 351.
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 Booker T. Washington Elementary better than Meadows Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meadows Elementary ranks higher (22.7 vs 15.2 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 Booker T. Washington Elementary and Meadows Elementary?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between El Centro and El Centro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T. Washington Elementary: 351. Meadows Elementary: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T. Washington Elementary and Meadows Elementary rank in California?
Booker T. Washington Elementary is 4935th of 5,693 and Meadows Elementary is 4058th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).