Frank M. Wright Middle vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank M. Wright Middle
Imperial · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,116 students
McKinley Elementary
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
456 students
| Measure | Frank M. Wright Middle Imperial, California | McKinley Elementary El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #435 of 1,334 | #4121 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7910 of 15,369 | #43465 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,116 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 33% |
| city | Imperial | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank M. Wright Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 22.2).
- •Frank M. Wright Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 33%).
- •Frank M. Wright Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •Frank M. Wright Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 87.1%).
- •Frank M. Wright Middle does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 25.3).
- •Frank M. Wright Middle is the larger school with 1,116 students compared with 456.
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 Frank M. Wright Middle better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Frank M. Wright Middle ranks higher (48.7 vs 22.2 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 Frank M. Wright Middle and McKinley Elementary?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Imperial and El Centro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank M. Wright Middle: 1,116. McKinley Elementary: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank M. Wright Middle and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Frank M. Wright Middle is 435th of 1,334 and McKinley Elementary is 4121st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).