Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary vs Mossdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.6 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
Mossdale Elementary
Lathrop · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,087 students
| Measure | Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary Lathrop, California | Mossdale Elementary Lathrop, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3707 of 5,693 | #2291 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41138 of 50,301 | #29681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 923 | 1,087 |
| Enrollment | 923 | 1,087 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 27.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 41% |
| city | Lathrop | Lathrop |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mossdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 25.9).
- •Mossdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 23%).
- •Mossdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Mossdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 64.4%).
- •Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 27.2).
- •Mossdale Elementary is the larger school with 1,087 students compared with 923.
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 Mossdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mossdale Elementary ranks higher (43.4 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 Mossdale Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Lathrop and Lathrop in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary: 923. Mossdale Elementary: 1,087. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary and Mossdale Elementary rank in California?
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary is 3707th of 5,693 and Mossdale Elementary is 2291st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).