Cuddeback Elementary vs Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cuddeback Elementary
Carlotta · Public elementary · Grades K–8
157 students
Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary
Scotia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
187 students
| Measure | Cuddeback Elementary Carlotta, California | Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary Scotia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2289 of 5,693 | #2185 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29651 of 50,301 | #28577 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 157 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 157 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Carlotta | Scotia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 43.4).
- •Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Cuddeback Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 72.2%).
- •Cuddeback Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.7).
- •Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary is the larger school with 187 students compared with 157.
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 Cuddeback Elementary better than Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary ranks higher (45.1 vs 43.4 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 Cuddeback Elementary and Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Carlotta and Scotia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cuddeback Elementary: 157. Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cuddeback Elementary and Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary rank in California?
Cuddeback Elementary is 2289th of 5,693 and Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary is 2185th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).