John R. Peterson Elementary vs Newland (William T.) 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 R. Peterson Elementary
Huntington Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
Newland (William T.) Elementary
Huntington Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
| Measure | John R. Peterson Elementary Huntington Beach, California | Newland (William T.) Elementary Huntington Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #996 of 5,693 | #179 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13494 of 50,301 | #3966 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 477 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 84% |
| city | Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newland (William T.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 66.9).
- •Newland (William T.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 66%).
- •Newland (William T.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 73%).
- •Newland (William T.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 46.1%).
- •John R. Peterson Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 24.1).
- •Newland (William T.) Elementary is the larger school with 531 students compared with 477.
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 R. Peterson Elementary better than Newland (William T.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Newland (William T.) Elementary ranks higher (81.9 vs 66.9 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 John R. Peterson Elementary and Newland (William T.) Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John R. Peterson Elementary: 477. Newland (William T.) Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John R. Peterson Elementary and Newland (William T.) Elementary rank in California?
John R. Peterson Elementary is 996th of 5,693 and Newland (William T.) Elementary is 179th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).