Hoover Elementary vs McKinley Institute of Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
675 students
McKinley Institute of Technology
Redwood City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
476 students
| Measure | Hoover Elementary Redwood City, California | McKinley Institute of Technology Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4561 of 5,693 | #814 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #45788 of 50,301 | #12716 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 675 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 28% |
| city | Redwood City | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Institute of Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 18.5).
- •Hoover Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 28%).
- •McKinley Institute of Technology does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •McKinley Institute of Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.2% vs 96.7%).
- •Hoover Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.7).
- •Hoover Elementary is the larger school with 675 students compared with 476.
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 Hoover Elementary better than McKinley Institute of Technology?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Institute of Technology ranks higher (25.8 vs 18.5 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 Hoover Elementary and McKinley Institute of Technology?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Redwood City and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Elementary: 675. McKinley Institute of Technology: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Elementary and McKinley Institute of Technology rank in California?
Hoover Elementary is 4561st of 5,693 and McKinley Institute of Technology is 814th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).