Cienega Elementary vs Millard McCollam Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 487 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cienega Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
Millard McCollam Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
| Measure | Cienega Elementary Los Angeles, California | Millard McCollam Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3392 of 5,693 | #1751 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38983 of 50,301 | #23117 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 370 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| city | Los Angeles | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Millard McCollam Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 29.3).
- •Millard McCollam Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •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 88.6%).
- •Cienega Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.5).
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 Cienega Elementary better than Millard McCollam Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Millard McCollam Elementary ranks higher (52.9 vs 29.3 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 Cienega Elementary and Millard McCollam Elementary?
About 487 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cienega Elementary: 370. Millard McCollam Elementary: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cienega Elementary and Millard McCollam Elementary rank in California?
Cienega Elementary is 3392nd of 5,693 and Millard McCollam Elementary is 1751st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).