Joe Michell vs Sunset Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joe Michell
Livermore · Public elementary · Grades K–8
786 students
Sunset Elementary
Livermore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
759 students
| Measure | Joe Michell Livermore, California | Sunset Elementary Livermore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1367 of 5,693 | #370 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18335 of 50,301 | #5994 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 786 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 786 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 7.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 69% |
| city | Livermore | Livermore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 59.8).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 46%).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 62%).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.6% vs 17.7%).
- •Joe Michell does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 23.7).
- •Joe Michell is the larger school with 786 students compared with 759.
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 Joe Michell better than Sunset Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Elementary ranks higher (78.3 vs 59.8 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 Joe Michell and Sunset Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Livermore and Livermore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joe Michell: 786. Sunset Elementary: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joe Michell and Sunset Elementary rank in California?
Joe Michell is 1367th of 5,693 and Sunset Elementary is 370th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).