Horizon Elementary vs Pond Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.7 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
Pond Elementary
Wasco · Public elementary · Grades K–8
175 students
| Measure | Horizon Elementary McFarland, California | Pond Elementary Wasco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2893 of 5,693 | #3850 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35202 of 50,301 | #42016 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 542 | 175 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| city | McFarland | Wasco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 24.5).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 96%).
- •Pond Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 27.1).
- •Horizon Elementary is the larger school with 542 students compared with 175.
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 Pond Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary ranks higher (35.1 vs 24.5 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 Horizon Elementary and Pond Elementary?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between McFarland and Wasco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elementary: 542. Pond Elementary: 175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elementary and Pond Elementary rank in California?
Horizon Elementary is 2893rd of 5,693 and Pond Elementary is 3850th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).