Carmichael Elementary vs Mary Deterding Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmichael Elementary
Carmichael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
Mary Deterding Elementary
Carmichael · Public elementary · Grades K–6
670 students
| Measure | Carmichael Elementary Carmichael, California | Mary Deterding Elementary Carmichael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3442 of 5,693 | #1236 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39381 of 50,301 | #16532 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 374 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Carmichael | Carmichael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Deterding Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 28.7).
- •Mary Deterding Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Mary Deterding Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 37%).
- •Mary Deterding Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 72.2%).
- •Carmichael Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 26.8).
- •Mary Deterding Elementary is the larger school with 670 students compared with 374.
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 Carmichael Elementary better than Mary Deterding Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Deterding Elementary ranks higher (62.4 vs 28.7 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 Carmichael Elementary and Mary Deterding Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Carmichael and Carmichael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmichael Elementary: 374. Mary Deterding Elementary: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmichael Elementary and Mary Deterding Elementary rank in California?
Carmichael Elementary is 3442nd of 5,693 and Mary Deterding Elementary is 1236th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).