Calwa Elementary vs Malaga Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calwa Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
568 students
Malaga Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–5
192 students
| Measure | Calwa Elementary Fresno, California | Malaga Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5034 of 5,693 | #3347 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47854 of 50,301 | #38701 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 568 | 192 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 37% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malaga Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 14.5).
- •Malaga Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Malaga Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Malaga Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 95.8%).
- •Malaga Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 19.6).
- •Calwa Elementary is the larger school with 568 students compared with 192.
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 Calwa Elementary better than Malaga Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Malaga Elementary ranks higher (29.8 vs 14.5 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 Calwa Elementary and Malaga Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calwa Elementary: 568. Malaga Elementary: 192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calwa Elementary and Malaga Elementary rank in California?
Calwa Elementary is 5034th of 5,693 and Malaga Elementary is 3347th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).