Dow's Prairie Elementary vs McKinleyville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dow's Prairie Elementary
McKinleyville · Public elementary · Grades K–2
283 students
McKinleyville Middle
McKinleyville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
302 students
| Measure | Dow's Prairie Elementary McKinleyville, California | McKinleyville Middle McKinleyville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3079 of 5,693 | #667 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #36723 of 50,301 | #11360 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 283 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 40% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | McKinleyville | McKinleyville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.8 vs 32.7).
- •McKinleyville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 64%).
- •McKinleyville Middle does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 21.8).
- •McKinleyville Middle is the larger school with 302 students compared with 283.
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 Dow's Prairie Elementary better than McKinleyville 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 Dow's Prairie Elementary and McKinleyville Middle?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between McKinleyville and McKinleyville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dow's Prairie Elementary: 283. McKinleyville Middle: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dow's Prairie Elementary and McKinleyville Middle rank in California?
Dow's Prairie Elementary is 3079th of 5,693 and McKinleyville Middle is 667th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).