Desert Garden Elementary vs McCabe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Garden Elementary
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
358 students
McCabe Elementary
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,109 students
| Measure | Desert Garden Elementary El Centro, California | McCabe Elementary El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3444 of 5,693 | #1217 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39390 of 50,301 | #16264 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 358 | 1,109 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 1,109 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 59% |
| city | El Centro | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCabe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 28.7).
- •McCabe Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 33%).
- •McCabe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •McCabe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 81.8%).
- •Desert Garden Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.1).
- •McCabe Elementary is the larger school with 1,109 students compared with 358.
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 Desert Garden Elementary better than McCabe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McCabe Elementary ranks higher (62.8 vs 28.7 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 Desert Garden Elementary and McCabe Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between El Centro and El Centro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Garden Elementary: 358. McCabe Elementary: 1,109. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Garden Elementary and McCabe Elementary rank in California?
Desert Garden Elementary is 3444th of 5,693 and McCabe Elementary is 1217th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).