Franklin Elementary vs Margaret G. Scotten Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 215 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary
Burlingame · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary
Grass Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–4
357 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary Burlingame, California | Margaret G. Scotten Elementary Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 5,693 | #2198 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4002 of 50,301 | #28745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 357 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 47% |
| city | Burlingame | Grass Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 44.8).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 47%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 57%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 74.8%).
- •Margaret G. Scotten Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 25.5).
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 Franklin Elementary better than Margaret G. Scotten Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary ranks higher (81.8 vs 44.8 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 Franklin Elementary and Margaret G. Scotten Elementary?
About 215 km in a straight line, between Burlingame and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 357. Margaret G. Scotten Elementary: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and Margaret G. Scotten Elementary rank in California?
Franklin Elementary is 184th of 5,693 and Margaret G. Scotten Elementary is 2198th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).