Francis Hopkinson Elementary vs J. H. McGaugh Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Hopkinson Elementary
Los Alamitos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
642 students
J. H. McGaugh Elementary
Seal Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
721 students
| Measure | Francis Hopkinson Elementary Los Alamitos, California | J. H. McGaugh Elementary Seal Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #82 of 5,693 | #430 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3035 of 50,301 | #6587 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 642 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.7% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 74% |
| city | Los Alamitos | Seal Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis Hopkinson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 77.2).
- •Francis Hopkinson Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 74%).
- •Francis Hopkinson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 75%).
- •Francis Hopkinson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.7% vs 18%).
- •J. H. McGaugh Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 25.7).
- •J. H. McGaugh Elementary is the larger school with 721 students compared with 642.
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 Francis Hopkinson Elementary better than J. H. McGaugh Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Francis Hopkinson Elementary ranks higher (83.7 vs 77.2 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 Francis Hopkinson Elementary and J. H. McGaugh Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Los Alamitos and Seal Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Hopkinson Elementary: 642. J. H. McGaugh Elementary: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Hopkinson Elementary and J. H. McGaugh Elementary rank in California?
Francis Hopkinson Elementary is 82nd of 5,693 and J. H. McGaugh Elementary is 430th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).