Isaac Newton Graham Middle vs Mariano Castro Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Isaac Newton Graham Middle
Mountain View · Public middle · Grades 6–8
860 students
Mariano Castro Elementary
Mountain View · Public elementary · Grades K–5
248 students
| Measure | Isaac Newton Graham Middle Mountain View, California | Mariano Castro Elementary Mountain View, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #146 of 1,334 | #3155 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2599 of 15,369 | #37287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 860 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 860 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 32% |
| city | Mountain View | Mountain View |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Isaac Newton Graham Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 31.9).
- •Isaac Newton Graham Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 32%).
- •Isaac Newton Graham Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Isaac Newton Graham Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 82.7%).
- •Mariano Castro Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 17.9).
- •Isaac Newton Graham Middle is the larger school with 860 students compared with 248.
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 Isaac Newton Graham Middle better than Mariano Castro Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Isaac Newton Graham Middle ranks higher (73.7 vs 31.9 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 Isaac Newton Graham Middle and Mariano Castro Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mountain View and Mountain View in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Isaac Newton Graham Middle: 860. Mariano Castro Elementary: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Isaac Newton Graham Middle and Mariano Castro Elementary rank in California?
Isaac Newton Graham Middle is 146th of 1,334 and Mariano Castro Elementary is 3155th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).