Hamilton Elementary vs McKinley
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
McKinley
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–8
538 students
| Measure | Hamilton Elementary Pasadena, California | McKinley Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1331 of 5,693 | #3651 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #17795 of 50,301 | #40863 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 510 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 31% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 26.3).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 31%).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 38%).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 78.4%).
- •McKinley does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 25.5).
- •McKinley is the larger school with 538 students compared with 510.
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 Hamilton Elementary better than McKinley?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Elementary ranks higher (60.6 vs 26.3 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 Hamilton Elementary and McKinley?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Elementary: 510. McKinley: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Elementary and McKinley rank in California?
Hamilton Elementary is 1331st of 5,693 and McKinley is 3651st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).