J. H. McGaugh Elementary vs Naples Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. H. McGaugh Elementary
Seal Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
721 students
Naples Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
| Measure | J. H. McGaugh Elementary Seal Beach, California | Naples Elementary Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #430 of 5,693 | #272 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6587 of 50,301 | #4907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 721 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 87% |
| city | Seal Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Naples Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 77.2).
- •Naples Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 74%).
- •Naples Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 75%).
- •J. H. McGaugh Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 25.7%).
- •J. H. McGaugh Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 26.0).
- •J. H. McGaugh Elementary is the larger school with 721 students compared with 338.
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 J. H. McGaugh Elementary better than Naples Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Naples Elementary ranks higher (80.2 vs 77.2 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 J. H. McGaugh Elementary and Naples Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Seal Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. H. McGaugh Elementary: 721. Naples Elementary: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. H. McGaugh Elementary and Naples Elementary rank in California?
J. H. McGaugh Elementary is 430th of 5,693 and Naples Elementary is 272nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).