Howard Tanner vs Mark Keppel
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Tanner
Paramount · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students
Mark Keppel
Paramount · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
| Measure | Howard Tanner Paramount, California | Mark Keppel Paramount, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4214 of 5,693 | #3412 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44030 of 50,301 | #39135 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 428 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 40% |
| city | Paramount | Paramount |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark Keppel scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 21.3).
- •Mark Keppel does better on math proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Mark Keppel does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Mark Keppel does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 97%).
- •Howard Tanner does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 23.7).
- •Howard Tanner is the larger school with 428 students compared with 426.
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 Tanner better than Mark Keppel?
On the Success Index (US), Mark Keppel ranks higher (29.1 vs 21.3 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 Tanner and Mark Keppel?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Paramount and Paramount in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Tanner: 428. Mark Keppel: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Tanner and Mark Keppel rank in California?
Howard Tanner is 4214th of 5,693 and Mark Keppel is 3412th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).