Franklin Elementary vs McSwain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–3
602 students
McSwain Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–8
912 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary Merced, California | McSwain Elementary Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3918 of 5,693 | #1693 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42423 of 50,301 | #22375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 602 | 912 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 912 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.6% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McSwain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 23.8).
- •McSwain Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •McSwain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •McSwain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 81.6%).
- •McSwain Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.3).
- •McSwain Elementary is the larger school with 912 students compared with 602.
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 McSwain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McSwain Elementary ranks higher (54.0 vs 23.8 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 McSwain Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 602. McSwain Elementary: 912. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and McSwain Elementary rank in California?
Franklin Elementary is 3918th of 5,693 and McSwain Elementary is 1693rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).