Cleveland Elementary vs John McCandless Charter
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.
Cleveland Elementary
Stockton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
587 students
John McCandless Charter
Stockton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
434 students
| Measure | Cleveland Elementary Stockton, California | John McCandless Charter Stockton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4784 of 5,693 | #968 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46850 of 50,301 | #13219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 587 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 73% |
| city | Stockton | Stockton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John McCandless Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 16.5).
- •John McCandless Charter does better on math proficiency (73% vs 21%).
- •John McCandless Charter does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 33%).
- •John McCandless Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 84%).
- •John McCandless Charter does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.5).
- •Cleveland Elementary is the larger school with 587 students compared with 434.
- •Cleveland Elementary is a public school while John McCandless Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cleveland Elementary better than John McCandless Charter?
On the Success Index (US), John McCandless Charter ranks higher (67.3 vs 16.5 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 Cleveland Elementary and John McCandless Charter?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Stockton and Stockton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Elementary: 587. John McCandless Charter: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Elementary and John McCandless Charter rank in California?
Cleveland Elementary is 4784th of 5,693 and John McCandless Charter is 968th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).