Home Gardens Academy vs William McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Home Gardens Academy
Corona · Public elementary · Grades K–8
961 students
William McKinley Elementary
Corona · Public elementary · Grades K–6
598 students
| Measure | Home Gardens Academy Corona, California | William McKinley Elementary Corona, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3324 of 5,693 | #2242 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38551 of 50,301 | #29171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 961 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 961 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 48% |
| city | Corona | Corona |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William McKinley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 30.0).
- •William McKinley Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 36%).
- •William McKinley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 49%).
- •William McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.1% vs 89.9%).
- •Home Gardens Academy does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.0).
- •Home Gardens Academy is the larger school with 961 students compared with 598.
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 Home Gardens Academy better than William McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), William McKinley Elementary ranks higher (44.2 vs 30.0 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 Home Gardens Academy and William McKinley Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Corona and Corona in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Home Gardens Academy: 961. William McKinley Elementary: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Home Gardens Academy and William McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Home Gardens Academy is 3324th of 5,693 and William McKinley Elementary is 2242nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).