Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary vs Newhall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary
Newhall · Public elementary · Grades K–6
414 students
Newhall Elementary
Newhall · Public elementary · Grades K–6
493 students
| Measure | Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary Newhall, California | Newhall Elementary Newhall, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2956 of 5,693 | #3326 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35774 of 50,301 | #38561 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 414 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 44% |
| city | Newhall | Newhall |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 30.0).
- •Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86% vs 93.5%).
- •Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 24.7).
- •Newhall Elementary is the larger school with 493 students compared with 414.
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 Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary better than Newhall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary ranks higher (34.2 vs 30.0 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 Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary and Newhall Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Newhall and Newhall in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary: 414. Newhall Elementary: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary and Newhall Elementary rank in California?
Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary is 2956th of 5,693 and Newhall Elementary is 3326th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).