Felix J. Appleby Elementary vs Margaret White Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Felix J. Appleby Elementary
Blythe · Public elementary · Grades K–8
617 students
Margaret White Elementary
Blythe · Public elementary · Grades K–8
559 students
| Measure | Felix J. Appleby Elementary Blythe, California | Margaret White Elementary Blythe, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3800 of 5,693 | #4710 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41701 of 50,301 | #46545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 617 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 15% |
| city | Blythe | Blythe |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Felix J. Appleby Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.0 vs 17.1).
- •Felix J. Appleby Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 15%).
- •Felix J. Appleby Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 33%).
- •Margaret White Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.8% vs 86.1%).
- •Margaret White Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.7).
- •Felix J. Appleby Elementary is the larger school with 617 students compared with 559.
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 Felix J. Appleby Elementary better than Margaret White Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Felix J. Appleby Elementary ranks higher (25.0 vs 17.1 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 Felix J. Appleby Elementary and Margaret White Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Blythe and Blythe in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Felix J. Appleby Elementary: 617. Margaret White Elementary: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Felix J. Appleby Elementary and Margaret White Elementary rank in California?
Felix J. Appleby Elementary is 3800th of 5,693 and Margaret White Elementary is 4710th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).