Browning Road STEAM Academy vs Kern Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 953 m 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
Kern Avenue Elementary
McFarland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
700 students
| Measure | Browning Road STEAM Academy McFarland, California | Kern Avenue Elementary McFarland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5583 of 5,693 | #4656 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49804 of 50,301 | #46287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 453 | 700 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 700 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 24% |
| city | McFarland | McFarland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kern Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 8.5).
- •Kern Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 16%).
- •Kern Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 21%).
- •Kern Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.7% vs 89.8%).
- •Kern Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 25.2).
- •Kern Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 700 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 Kern Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kern Avenue Elementary ranks higher (17.6 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 Kern Avenue Elementary?
About 953 m in a straight line, between McFarland and McFarland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Browning Road STEAM Academy: 453. Kern Avenue Elementary: 700. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Browning Road STEAM Academy and Kern Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Browning Road STEAM Academy is 5583rd of 5,693 and Kern Avenue Elementary is 4656th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).