Don Stowell Elementary vs Tenaya Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Stowell Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
501 students
Tenaya Middle
Merced · Public middle · Grades 7–8
607 students
| Measure | Don Stowell Elementary Merced, California | Tenaya Middle Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5544 of 5,693 | #1267 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49705 of 50,301 | #15121 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 501 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 12% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (9.0 vs 9.7).
- •Don Stowell Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Tenaya Middle does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Tenaya Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.6% vs 96%).
- •Don Stowell Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 27.6).
- •Tenaya Middle is the larger school with 607 students compared with 501.
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 Don Stowell Elementary better than Tenaya Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Don Stowell Elementary and Tenaya Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Don Stowell Elementary: 501. Tenaya Middle: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Don Stowell Elementary and Tenaya Middle rank in California?
Don Stowell Elementary is 5544th of 5,693 and Tenaya Middle is 1267th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).