Joseph Sims Elementary vs Marion Mix Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph Sims Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
691 students
Marion Mix Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
736 students
| Measure | Joseph Sims Elementary Elk Grove, California | Marion Mix Elementary Elk Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1719 of 5,693 | #2360 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #22637 of 50,301 | #30308 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 691 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 691 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 42% |
| city | Elk Grove | Elk Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph Sims Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 42.5).
- •Joseph Sims Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Joseph Sims Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 65.6%).
- •Joseph Sims Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.7).
- •Marion Mix Elementary is the larger school with 736 students compared with 691.
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 Joseph Sims Elementary better than Marion Mix Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph Sims Elementary ranks higher (53.6 vs 42.5 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 Joseph Sims Elementary and Marion Mix Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Elk Grove and Elk Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph Sims Elementary: 691. Marion Mix Elementary: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph Sims Elementary and Marion Mix Elementary rank in California?
Joseph Sims Elementary is 1719th of 5,693 and Marion Mix Elementary is 2360th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).