John O. Tynes Elementary vs Ruby Drive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John O. Tynes Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
591 students
Ruby Drive Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
373 students
| Measure | John O. Tynes Elementary Placentia, California | Ruby Drive Elementary Placentia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2074 of 5,693 | #3135 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27226 of 50,301 | #37121 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 591 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 35% |
| city | Placentia | Placentia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John O. Tynes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 32.2).
- •John O. Tynes Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 35%).
- •John O. Tynes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 49%).
- •John O. Tynes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 82.3%).
- •Ruby Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 22.7).
- •John O. Tynes Elementary is the larger school with 591 students compared with 373.
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 O. Tynes Elementary better than Ruby Drive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John O. Tynes Elementary ranks higher (46.9 vs 32.2 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 John O. Tynes Elementary and Ruby Drive Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Placentia and Placentia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John O. Tynes Elementary: 591. Ruby Drive Elementary: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John O. Tynes Elementary and Ruby Drive Elementary rank in California?
John O. Tynes Elementary is 2074th of 5,693 and Ruby Drive Elementary is 3135th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).