Boronda Elementary vs Boronda Meadows
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 598 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boronda Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
288 students
Boronda Meadows
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
620 students
| Measure | Boronda Elementary Salinas, California | Boronda Meadows Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3291 of 5,693 | #4694 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38247 of 50,301 | #46462 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 288 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 25% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boronda Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.4 vs 17.2).
- •Boronda Elementary does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 25%).
- •Boronda Meadows does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24.5%).
- •Boronda Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 77.1%).
- •Boronda Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.0).
- •Boronda Meadows is the larger school with 620 students compared with 288.
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 Boronda Elementary better than Boronda Meadows?
On the Success Index (US), Boronda Elementary ranks higher (30.4 vs 17.2 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 Boronda Elementary and Boronda Meadows?
About 598 m in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boronda Elementary: 288. Boronda Meadows: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boronda Elementary and Boronda Meadows rank in California?
Boronda Elementary is 3291st of 5,693 and Boronda Meadows is 4694th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).