East Nicolaus High vs Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Nicolaus High
Nicolaus · Public high · Grades 9–12
308 students
Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary
East Nicolaus · Public elementary · Grades K–8
179 students
| Measure | East Nicolaus High Nicolaus, California | Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary East Nicolaus, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 1,343 | #1239 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8939 of 16,910 | #16588 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 308 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 52% |
| city | Nicolaus | East Nicolaus |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 47.9).
- •Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •East Nicolaus High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 29.6%).
- •Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.1).
- •East Nicolaus High is the larger school with 308 students compared with 179.
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 East Nicolaus High better than Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary ranks higher (62.3 vs 47.9 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 East Nicolaus High and Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nicolaus and East Nicolaus in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Nicolaus High: 308. Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Nicolaus High and Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary rank in California?
East Nicolaus High is 442nd of 1,343 and Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary is 1239th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).