Felix J. Appleby Elementary vs Rockwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 132 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
Rockwood Elementary
Calexico · Public elementary · Grades K–6
617 students
| Measure | Felix J. Appleby Elementary Blythe, California | Rockwood Elementary Calexico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3800 of 5,693 | #5616 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41701 of 50,301 | #49904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 617 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 18% |
| city | Blythe | Calexico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Felix J. Appleby Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.0 vs 7.9).
- •Felix J. Appleby Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 18%).
- •Felix J. Appleby Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 18%).
- •Felix J. Appleby Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 94.3%).
- •Rockwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 24.7).
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 Rockwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Felix J. Appleby Elementary ranks higher (25.0 vs 7.9 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 Felix J. Appleby Elementary and Rockwood Elementary?
About 132 km in a straight line, between Blythe and Calexico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Felix J. Appleby Elementary: 617. Rockwood Elementary: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Felix J. Appleby Elementary and Rockwood Elementary rank in California?
Felix J. Appleby Elementary is 3800th of 5,693 and Rockwood Elementary is 5616th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).