John C. Fremont Elementary vs Margaret Sheehy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John C. Fremont Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
580 students
Margaret Sheehy Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
481 students
| Measure | John C. Fremont Elementary Merced, California | Margaret Sheehy Elementary Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4238 of 5,693 | #5509 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44163 of 50,301 | #49578 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 580 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 20% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John C. Fremont Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.1 vs 9.5).
- •John C. Fremont Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 20%).
- •John C. Fremont Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 25%).
- •John C. Fremont Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 94.4%).
- •Margaret Sheehy Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.3 vs 26.4).
- •John C. Fremont Elementary is the larger school with 580 students compared with 481.
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 John C. Fremont Elementary better than Margaret Sheehy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John C. Fremont Elementary ranks higher (21.1 vs 9.5 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 John C. Fremont Elementary and Margaret Sheehy Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John C. Fremont Elementary: 580. Margaret Sheehy Elementary: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John C. Fremont Elementary and Margaret Sheehy Elementary rank in California?
John C. Fremont Elementary is 4238th of 5,693 and Margaret Sheehy Elementary is 5509th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).