Diamond View Middle vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diamond View Middle
Susanville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
288 students
McKinley Elementary
Susanville · Public elementary · Grades K–2
378 students
| Measure | Diamond View Middle Susanville, California | McKinley Elementary Susanville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #955 of 1,334 | #3547 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13690 of 15,369 | #40157 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 288 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 28.8 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Susanville | Susanville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 20.5).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 72.6%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 28.8).
- •McKinley Elementary is the larger school with 378 students compared with 288.
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 Diamond View Middle better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary ranks higher (27.4 vs 20.5 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 Diamond View Middle and McKinley Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Susanville and Susanville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diamond View Middle: 288. McKinley Elementary: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diamond View Middle and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Diamond View Middle is 955th of 1,334 and McKinley Elementary is 3547th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).