Harden Middle vs McKinnon
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harden Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,101 students
McKinnon
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
| Measure | Harden Middle Salinas, California | McKinnon Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1044 of 1,334 | #4330 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14215 of 15,369 | #44607 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,101 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 1,101 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 27% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinnon scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.4 vs 17.3).
- •McKinnon does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •McKinnon does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •Harden Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 85.4%).
- •McKinnon does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 21.2).
- •Harden Middle is the larger school with 1,101 students compared with 439.
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 Harden Middle better than McKinnon?
On the Success Index (US), McKinnon ranks higher (20.4 vs 17.3 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 Harden Middle and McKinnon?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harden Middle: 1,101. McKinnon: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harden Middle and McKinnon rank in California?
Harden Middle is 1044th of 1,334 and McKinnon is 4330th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).