Boronda Meadows vs University Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boronda Meadows
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
620 students
University Park Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
488 students
| Measure | Boronda Meadows Salinas, California | University Park Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4694 of 5,693 | #4567 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46462 of 50,301 | #45820 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 620 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.1% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 19% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 17.2).
- •Boronda Meadows does better on math proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •University Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •University Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 77.1%).
- •University Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 23.0).
- •Boronda Meadows is the larger school with 620 students compared with 488.
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 Meadows better than University Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), University Park Elementary ranks higher (18.5 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 Meadows and University Park Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boronda Meadows: 620. University Park Elementary: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boronda Meadows and University Park Elementary rank in California?
Boronda Meadows is 4694th of 5,693 and University Park Elementary is 4567th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).