Bursch Elementary vs Millard McCollam Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 505 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bursch Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
370 students
Millard McCollam Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
| Measure | Bursch Elementary Compton, California | Millard McCollam Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4094 of 5,693 | #1751 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43316 of 50,301 | #23117 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 370 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 50% |
| city | Compton | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Millard McCollam Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 22.4).
- •Millard McCollam Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 29%).
- •Millard McCollam Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Millard McCollam Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 85.1%).
- •Millard McCollam Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 26.4).
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 Bursch Elementary better than Millard McCollam Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Millard McCollam Elementary ranks higher (52.9 vs 22.4 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 Bursch Elementary and Millard McCollam Elementary?
About 505 km in a straight line, between Compton and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bursch Elementary: 370. Millard McCollam Elementary: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bursch Elementary and Millard McCollam Elementary rank in California?
Bursch Elementary is 4094th of 5,693 and Millard McCollam Elementary is 1751st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).