Browning Road STEAM Academy vs Horizon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Browning Road STEAM Academy
McFarland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
453 students
Horizon Elementary
McFarland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
542 students
| Measure | Browning Road STEAM Academy McFarland, California | Horizon Elementary McFarland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5583 of 5,693 | #2893 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49804 of 50,301 | #35202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 453 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 46% |
| city | McFarland | McFarland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 8.5).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 16%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 21%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 89.8%).
- •Browning Road STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 27.1).
- •Horizon Elementary is the larger school with 542 students compared with 453.
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 Browning Road STEAM Academy better than Horizon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary ranks higher (35.1 vs 8.5 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 Browning Road STEAM Academy and Horizon Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between McFarland and McFarland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Browning Road STEAM Academy: 453. Horizon Elementary: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Browning Road STEAM Academy and Horizon Elementary rank in California?
Browning Road STEAM Academy is 5583rd of 5,693 and Horizon Elementary is 2893rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).