Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary vs Martha Baldwin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 505 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary
Lathrop · Public elementary · Grades K–8
923 students
Martha Baldwin Elementary
Alhambra · Public elementary · Grades K–8
923 students
| Measure | Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary Lathrop, California | Martha Baldwin Elementary Alhambra, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3707 of 5,693 | #1083 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41138 of 50,301 | #14471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 923 | 923 |
| Enrollment | 923 | 923 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 66% |
| city | Lathrop | Alhambra |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martha Baldwin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 25.9).
- •Martha Baldwin Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 23%).
- •Martha Baldwin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 41%).
- •Martha Baldwin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 64.4%).
- •Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 25.6).
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 Widmer Jr. Elementary better than Martha Baldwin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Martha Baldwin Elementary ranks higher (65.5 vs 25.9 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 Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary and Martha Baldwin Elementary?
About 505 km in a straight line, between Lathrop and Alhambra in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary: 923. Martha Baldwin Elementary: 923. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary and Martha Baldwin Elementary rank in California?
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary is 3707th of 5,693 and Martha Baldwin Elementary is 1083rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).