East Union High vs Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Union High
Manteca · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,524 students
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary
Lathrop · Public elementary · Grades K–8
923 students
| Measure | East Union High Manteca, California | Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary Lathrop, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #724 of 1,343 | #3707 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12404 of 16,910 | #41138 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,524 | 923 |
| Enrollment | 1,524 | 923 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 23% |
| city | Manteca | Lathrop |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 25.9).
- •Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 21%).
- •East Union High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •East Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 64.4%).
- •East Union High does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 24.9).
- •East Union High is the larger school with 1,524 students compared with 923.
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 Union High better than Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Union High ranks higher (34.1 vs 25.9 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 Union High and Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Manteca and Lathrop in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Union High: 1,524. Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary: 923. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Union High and Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary rank in California?
East Union High is 724th of 1,343 and Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary is 3707th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).