Franklin Elementary vs Merced Scholars Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.6 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
Merced Scholars Charter
Merced · Charter other · Grades K–12
334 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary Merced, California | Merced Scholars Charter Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #3918 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #42423 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 602 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.6% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 7.5% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •Merced Scholars Charter does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Merced Scholars Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 81.6%).
- •Merced Scholars Charter does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 22.3).
- •Franklin Elementary is the larger school with 602 students compared with 334.
- •Franklin Elementary is a public school while Merced Scholars Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Merced Scholars Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Franklin Elementary and Merced Scholars Charter?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 602. Merced Scholars Charter: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and Merced Scholars Charter rank in California?
Franklin Elementary is 3918th of 5,693 and Merced Scholars Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).