Grant Union High vs Michael J. Castori Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 994 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant Union High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,987 students
Michael J. Castori Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
545 students
| Measure | Grant Union High Sacramento, California | Michael J. Castori Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1089 of 1,343 | #4433 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15122 of 16,910 | #45109 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,987 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 1,987 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 32% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grant Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 19.6).
- •Michael J. Castori Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Grant Union High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Grant Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.3% vs 92.3%).
- •Grant Union High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 23.7).
- •Grant Union High is the larger school with 1,987 students compared with 545.
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 Grant Union High better than Michael J. Castori Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Grant Union High ranks higher (20.9 vs 19.6 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 Grant Union High and Michael J. Castori Elementary?
About 994 m in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Union High: 1,987. Michael J. Castori Elementary: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Union High and Michael J. Castori Elementary rank in California?
Grant Union High is 1089th of 1,343 and Michael J. Castori Elementary is 4433rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).