Casa Grande High vs McDowell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Casa Grande High
Petaluma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,653 students
McDowell Elementary
Petaluma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
329 students
| Measure | Casa Grande High Petaluma, California | McDowell Elementary Petaluma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #290 of 1,343 | #4896 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6650 of 16,910 | #47355 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,653 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 1,653 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| city | Petaluma | Petaluma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Casa Grande High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 15.6).
- •Casa Grande High does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Casa Grande High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Casa Grande High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 86%).
- •Casa Grande High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.5).
- •Casa Grande High is the larger school with 1,653 students compared with 329.
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 Casa Grande High better than McDowell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Casa Grande High ranks higher (56.6 vs 15.6 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 Casa Grande High and McDowell Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Petaluma and Petaluma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Casa Grande High: 1,653. McDowell Elementary: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Casa Grande High and McDowell Elementary rank in California?
Casa Grande High is 290th of 1,343 and McDowell Elementary is 4896th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).