Hueneme Elementary vs McDowell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 549 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hueneme Elementary
Port Hueneme · Public elementary · Grades K–5
329 students
McDowell Elementary
Petaluma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
329 students
| Measure | Hueneme Elementary Port Hueneme, California | McDowell Elementary Petaluma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4068 of 5,693 | #4896 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43219 of 50,301 | #47355 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 329 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Port Hueneme | Petaluma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hueneme Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 15.6).
- •McDowell Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Hueneme Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Hueneme Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.9% vs 86%).
- •Hueneme Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 23.5).
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 Hueneme Elementary better than McDowell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hueneme Elementary ranks higher (22.6 vs 15.6 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 Hueneme Elementary and McDowell Elementary?
About 549 km in a straight line, between Port Hueneme and Petaluma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hueneme Elementary: 329. McDowell Elementary: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hueneme Elementary and McDowell Elementary rank in California?
Hueneme Elementary is 4068th of 5,693 and McDowell Elementary is 4896th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).