Helen M. Wilcox Elementary vs The Studios @ Central
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary
Oroville · Public elementary · Grades K–3
592 students
The Studios @ Central
Oroville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
300 students
| Measure | Helen M. Wilcox Elementary Oroville, California | The Studios @ Central Oroville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4265 of 5,693 | #895 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #44280 of 50,301 | #13347 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 592 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Oroville | Oroville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Studios @ Central scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 20.9).
- •Helen M. Wilcox Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Helen M. Wilcox Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •The Studios @ Central does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 85.6%).
- •The Studios @ Central does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.4).
- •Helen M. Wilcox Elementary is the larger school with 592 students compared with 300.
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 M. Wilcox Elementary better than The Studios @ Central?
On the Success Index (US), The Studios @ Central ranks higher (22.4 vs 20.9 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 Helen M. Wilcox Elementary and The Studios @ Central?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Oroville and Oroville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary: 592. The Studios @ Central: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen M. Wilcox Elementary and The Studios @ Central rank in California?
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary is 4265th of 5,693 and The Studios @ Central is 895th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).