Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary vs Old Orchard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.2 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
Old Orchard Elementary
Valencia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
520 students
| Measure | Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary Newhall, California | Old Orchard Elementary Valencia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2956 of 5,693 | #1492 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35774 of 50,301 | #19736 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 414 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 60% |
| city | Newhall | Valencia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Orchard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 34.2).
- •Old Orchard Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 44%).
- •Old Orchard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 48%).
- •Old Orchard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 86%).
- •Old Orchard Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 24.4).
- •Old Orchard Elementary is the larger school with 520 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 Old Orchard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Old Orchard Elementary ranks higher (57.8 vs 34.2 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 Old Orchard Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Newhall and Valencia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary: 414. Old Orchard Elementary: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary and Old Orchard Elementary rank in California?
Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary is 2956th of 5,693 and Old Orchard Elementary is 1492nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).