Esplanade Elementary vs McPherson Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esplanade Elementary
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
288 students
McPherson Magnet
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–8
863 students
| Measure | Esplanade Elementary Orange, California | McPherson Magnet Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5235 of 5,693 | #1044 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48590 of 50,301 | #13979 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 288 | 863 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 863 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 63% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McPherson Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 12.7).
- •McPherson Magnet does better on math proficiency (63% vs 17%).
- •McPherson Magnet does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •McPherson Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 94.8%).
- •Esplanade Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 26.2).
- •McPherson Magnet is the larger school with 863 students compared with 288.
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 Esplanade Elementary better than McPherson Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), McPherson Magnet ranks higher (66.2 vs 12.7 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 Esplanade Elementary and McPherson Magnet?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Esplanade Elementary: 288. McPherson Magnet: 863. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Esplanade Elementary and McPherson Magnet rank in California?
Esplanade Elementary is 5235th of 5,693 and McPherson Magnet is 1044th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).