Howard J. McKibben Elementary vs Mulberry Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard J. McKibben Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
430 students
Mulberry Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
447 students
| Measure | Howard J. McKibben Elementary Whittier, California | Mulberry Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2745 of 5,693 | #2350 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33735 of 50,301 | #30244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 430 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 49% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mulberry Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 37.4).
- •Mulberry Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •Mulberry Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Mulberry Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77% vs 86.3%).
- •Howard J. McKibben Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 26.3).
- •Mulberry Elementary is the larger school with 447 students compared with 430.
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 Howard J. McKibben Elementary better than Mulberry Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mulberry Elementary ranks higher (42.6 vs 37.4 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 Howard J. McKibben Elementary and Mulberry Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard J. McKibben Elementary: 430. Mulberry Elementary: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard J. McKibben Elementary and Mulberry Elementary rank in California?
Howard J. McKibben Elementary is 2745th of 5,693 and Mulberry Elementary is 2350th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).