Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science vs McPherson Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 949 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
430 students
McPherson Magnet
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–8
863 students
| Measure | Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science Orange, California | McPherson Magnet Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3767 of 5,693 | #1044 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41521 of 50,301 | #13979 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 430 | 863 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 863 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 63% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McPherson Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 25.3).
- •McPherson Magnet does better on math proficiency (63% vs 27%).
- •McPherson Magnet does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •McPherson Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 74.7%).
- •Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science does better on students per teacher (25.3 vs 26.2).
- •McPherson Magnet is the larger school with 863 students compared with 430.
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 Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science better than McPherson Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), McPherson Magnet ranks higher (66.2 vs 25.3 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 Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science and McPherson Magnet?
About 949 m in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science: 430. McPherson Magnet: 863. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science and McPherson Magnet rank in California?
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science is 3767th of 5,693 and McPherson Magnet is 1044th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).