Dual Language Immersion Academy Charter vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dual Language Immersion Academy Charter
Petaluma · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
31 students
McKinley Elementary
Petaluma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
368 students
| Measure | Dual Language Immersion Academy Charter Petaluma, California | McKinley Elementary Petaluma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #1084 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #14474 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 31 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 31 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 50.8% |
| Students per teacher | – | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Petaluma | Petaluma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 42.1).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 61.3%).
- •McKinley Elementary is the larger school with 368 students compared with 31.
- •Dual Language Immersion Academy Charter is a charter school while McKinley Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dual Language Immersion Academy Charter better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary ranks higher (65.5 vs 42.1 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 Dual Language Immersion Academy Charter and McKinley Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Petaluma and Petaluma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dual Language Immersion Academy Charter: 31. McKinley Elementary: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dual Language Immersion Academy Charter and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Dual Language Immersion Academy Charter is unranked and McKinley Elementary is 1084th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).