Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy vs Taft Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
493 students
Taft Elementary
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
387 students
| Measure | Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy Orange, California | Taft Elementary Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1908 of 5,693 | #4396 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25233 of 50,301 | #44935 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 493 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.7% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 26% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 19.9).
- •Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy does better on math proficiency (45% vs 26%).
- •Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.7% vs 88.9%).
- •Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 27.6).
- •Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy is the larger school with 493 students compared with 387.
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 Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy better than Taft Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy ranks higher (49.9 vs 19.9 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 Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy and Taft Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy: 493. Taft Elementary: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy and Taft Elementary rank in California?
Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy is 1908th of 5,693 and Taft Elementary is 4396th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).