George McParland Elementary vs Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George McParland Elementary
Manteca · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,195 students
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary
Lathrop · Public elementary · Grades K–8
923 students
| Measure | George McParland Elementary Manteca, California | Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary Lathrop, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1873 of 5,693 | #3707 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24893 of 50,301 | #41138 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,195 | 923 |
| Enrollment | 1,195 | 923 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.6 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 23% |
| city | Manteca | Lathrop |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George McParland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 25.9).
- •George McParland Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 23%).
- •George McParland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •George McParland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 64.4%).
- •Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 26.6).
- •George McParland Elementary is the larger school with 1,195 students compared with 923.
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 McParland Elementary better than Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), George McParland Elementary ranks higher (50.4 vs 25.9 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 McParland Elementary and Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Manteca and Lathrop in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George McParland Elementary: 1,195. Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary: 923. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George McParland Elementary and Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary rank in California?
George McParland Elementary is 1873rd of 5,693 and Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary is 3707th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).