Charles Maclay Middle vs Sara Coughlin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 283 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Maclay Middle
Pacoima · Public middle · Grades 6–8
238 students
Sara Coughlin Elementary
Pacoima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students
| Measure | Charles Maclay Middle Pacoima, California | Sara Coughlin Elementary Pacoima, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1094 of 1,334 | #5110 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14448 of 15,369 | #48149 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 238 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 20% |
| city | Pacoima | Pacoima |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles Maclay Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.9 vs 13.9).
- •Sara Coughlin Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 14%).
- •Sara Coughlin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 23%).
- •Sara Coughlin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 98.3%).
- •Charles Maclay Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 21.5).
- •Sara Coughlin Elementary is the larger school with 409 students compared with 238.
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 Charles Maclay Middle better than Sara Coughlin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Charles Maclay Middle ranks higher (15.9 vs 13.9 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 Charles Maclay Middle and Sara Coughlin Elementary?
About 283 m in a straight line, between Pacoima and Pacoima in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Maclay Middle: 238. Sara Coughlin Elementary: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Maclay Middle and Sara Coughlin Elementary rank in California?
Charles Maclay Middle is 1094th of 1,334 and Sara Coughlin Elementary is 5110th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).