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George De La Torre Jr. Elementary vs William McKinley Elementary

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 69 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureGeorge De La Torre Jr. Elementary
Wilmington, California
William McKinley Elementary
Corona, California
Success Index (US)
14
Lower 50%
44
Lower 50%
State rank#5140 of 5,693#2242 of 5,693
National rank#48252 of 50,301#29171 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“8Grades Kโ€“6
Students598598
Enrollment598598
Free/reduced-price lunch98.5%81.1%
Students per teacher18.723.0
Reading proficiency29%60%
Math proficiency24%48%
cityWilmingtonCorona
stateCaliforniaCalifornia
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The verdict

  • โ€ขWilliam McKinley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 13.6).
  • โ€ขWilliam McKinley Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 24%).
  • โ€ขWilliam McKinley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 29%).
  • โ€ขWilliam McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.1% vs 98.5%).
  • โ€ขGeorge De La Torre Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 23.0).

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 George De La Torre Jr. Elementary better than William McKinley Elementary?

On the Success Index (US), William McKinley Elementary ranks higher (44.2 vs 13.6 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 George De La Torre Jr. Elementary and William McKinley Elementary?

About 69 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Corona in California.

Which has the better Enrollment?

George De La Torre Jr. Elementary: 598. William McKinley Elementary: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do George De La Torre Jr. Elementary and William McKinley Elementary rank in California?

George De La Torre Jr. Elementary is 5140th of 5,693 and William McKinley Elementary is 2242nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).