Brownell Middle vs Las Animas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownell Middle
Gilroy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
672 students
Las Animas Elementary
Gilroy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
800 students
| Measure | Brownell Middle Gilroy, California | Las Animas Elementary Gilroy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #466 of 1,334 | #1180 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8350 of 15,369 | #15677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 672 | 800 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 63% |
| city | Gilroy | Gilroy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Las Animas Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 46.7).
- •Las Animas Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 45%).
- •Las Animas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Las Animas Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 56.3%).
- •Brownell Middle does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 24.2).
- •Las Animas Elementary is the larger school with 800 students compared with 672.
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 Brownell Middle better than Las Animas Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Las Animas Elementary ranks higher (63.7 vs 46.7 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 Brownell Middle and Las Animas Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Gilroy and Gilroy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownell Middle: 672. Las Animas Elementary: 800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownell Middle and Las Animas Elementary rank in California?
Brownell Middle is 466th of 1,334 and Las Animas Elementary is 1180th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).