Dena Boer Elementary vs Mildred Perkins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dena Boer Elementary
Salida · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
Mildred Perkins Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
| Measure | Dena Boer Elementary Salida, California | Mildred Perkins Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3121 of 5,693 | #3231 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37026 of 50,301 | #37818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 444 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| city | Salida | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dena Boer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 31.1).
- •Dena Boer Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Mildred Perkins Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Dena Boer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.3% vs 81.5%).
- •Dena Boer Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 24.1).
- •Dena Boer Elementary is the larger school with 444 students compared with 362.
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 Dena Boer Elementary better than Mildred Perkins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dena Boer Elementary ranks higher (32.3 vs 31.1 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 Dena Boer Elementary and Mildred Perkins Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Salida and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dena Boer Elementary: 444. Mildred Perkins Elementary: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dena Boer Elementary and Mildred Perkins Elementary rank in California?
Dena Boer Elementary is 3121st of 5,693 and Mildred Perkins Elementary is 3231st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).