Coalinga Middle vs Nell Dawson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 455 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coalinga Middle
Coalinga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students
Nell Dawson Elementary
Coalinga · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
405 students
| Measure | Coalinga Middle Coalinga, California | Nell Dawson Elementary Coalinga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1030 of 1,334 | #4073 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14143 of 15,369 | #43234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 662 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.2% | 71.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 28% |
| city | Coalinga | Coalinga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nell Dawson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 17.7).
- •Nell Dawson Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 15%).
- •Coalinga Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •Nell Dawson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.6% vs 79.2%).
- •Nell Dawson Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 19.5).
- •Coalinga Middle is the larger school with 662 students compared with 405.
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 Coalinga Middle better than Nell Dawson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nell Dawson Elementary ranks higher (22.6 vs 17.7 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 Coalinga Middle and Nell Dawson Elementary?
About 455 m in a straight line, between Coalinga and Coalinga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coalinga Middle: 662. Nell Dawson Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coalinga Middle and Nell Dawson Elementary rank in California?
Coalinga Middle is 1030th of 1,334 and Nell Dawson Elementary is 4073rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).