Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary vs Valley View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 550 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
Valley View Elementary
Rocklin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
414 students
| Measure | Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary Newhall, California | Valley View Elementary Rocklin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2956 of 5,693 | #192 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35774 of 50,301 | #4084 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 414 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 81% |
| city | Newhall | Rocklin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 34.2).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 44%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 48%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 86%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 24.4).
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 Valley View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View Elementary ranks higher (81.7 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 Valley View Elementary?
About 550 km in a straight line, between Newhall and Rocklin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary: 414. Valley View Elementary: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary and Valley View Elementary rank in California?
Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary is 2956th of 5,693 and Valley View Elementary is 192nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).