Browning Road STEAM Academy vs McFarland Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
McFarland Junior High
McFarland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
494 students
| Measure | Browning Road STEAM Academy McFarland, California | McFarland Junior High McFarland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5583 of 5,693 | #1127 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49804 of 50,301 | #14553 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 453 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 22% |
| city | McFarland | McFarland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McFarland Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.1 vs 8.5).
- •McFarland Junior High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •McFarland Junior High does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 21%).
- •McFarland Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 89.8%).
- •McFarland Junior High does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 25.2).
- •McFarland Junior High is the larger school with 494 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 McFarland Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), McFarland Junior High ranks higher (15.1 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 McFarland Junior High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between McFarland and McFarland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Browning Road STEAM Academy: 453. McFarland Junior High: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Browning Road STEAM Academy and McFarland Junior High rank in California?
Browning Road STEAM Academy is 5583rd of 5,693 and McFarland Junior High is 1127th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).