Horizon Elementary vs Kern Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Elementary
McFarland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
542 students
Kern Avenue Elementary
McFarland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
700 students
| Measure | Horizon Elementary McFarland, California | Kern Avenue Elementary McFarland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2893 of 5,693 | #4656 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35202 of 50,301 | #46287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 542 | 700 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 700 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 24% |
| city | McFarland | McFarland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 17.6).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 24%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •Kern Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.7% vs 87.8%).
- •Kern Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 27.1).
- •Kern Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 700 students compared with 542.
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 Horizon Elementary better than Kern Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary ranks higher (35.1 vs 17.6 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 Horizon Elementary and Kern Avenue Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between McFarland and McFarland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elementary: 542. Kern Avenue Elementary: 700. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elementary and Kern Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Horizon Elementary is 2893rd of 5,693 and Kern Avenue Elementary is 4656th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).