Helen Carr Castello Elementary vs Toby Johnson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen Carr Castello Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
790 students
Toby Johnson Middle
Elk Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,317 students
| Measure | Helen Carr Castello Elementary Elk Grove, California | Toby Johnson Middle Elk Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1446 of 5,693 | #264 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #19184 of 50,301 | #4743 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 790 | 1,317 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 1,317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 60% |
| city | Elk Grove | Elk Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Toby Johnson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 58.5).
- •Toby Johnson Middle does better on math proficiency (60% vs 59%).
- •Toby Johnson Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Toby Johnson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 50.4%).
- •Toby Johnson Middle does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 23.9).
- •Toby Johnson Middle is the larger school with 1,317 students compared with 790.
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 Helen Carr Castello Elementary better than Toby Johnson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Toby Johnson Middle ranks higher (63.4 vs 58.5 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 Helen Carr Castello Elementary and Toby Johnson Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Elk Grove and Elk Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen Carr Castello Elementary: 790. Toby Johnson Middle: 1,317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen Carr Castello Elementary and Toby Johnson Middle rank in California?
Helen Carr Castello Elementary is 1446th of 5,693 and Toby Johnson Middle is 264th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).