Browning Road STEAM Academy vs Pond Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 9.0 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
Pond Elementary
Wasco · Public elementary · Grades K–8
175 students
| Measure | Browning Road STEAM Academy McFarland, California | Pond Elementary Wasco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5583 of 5,693 | #3850 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49804 of 50,301 | #42016 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 453 | 175 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 27% |
| city | McFarland | Wasco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pond Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 8.5).
- •Pond Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Pond Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Browning Road STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 96%).
- •Pond Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 25.2).
- •Browning Road STEAM Academy is the larger school with 453 students compared with 175.
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 Pond Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pond Elementary ranks higher (24.5 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 Pond Elementary?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between McFarland and Wasco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Browning Road STEAM Academy: 453. Pond Elementary: 175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Browning Road STEAM Academy and Pond Elementary rank in California?
Browning Road STEAM Academy is 5583rd of 5,693 and Pond Elementary is 3850th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).