Kastner Intermediate vs McCardle Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kastner Intermediate
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,155 students
McCardle Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
463 students
| Measure | Kastner Intermediate Fresno, California | McCardle Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 1,334 | #2298 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5136 of 15,369 | #29753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,155 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 1,155 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 50% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kastner Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 43.3).
- •Kastner Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Kastner Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 76.9%).
- •McCardle Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 21.0).
- •Kastner Intermediate is the larger school with 1,155 students compared with 463.
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 Kastner Intermediate better than McCardle Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kastner Intermediate ranks higher (61.5 vs 43.3 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 Kastner Intermediate and McCardle Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kastner Intermediate: 1,155. McCardle Elementary: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kastner Intermediate and McCardle Elementary rank in California?
Kastner Intermediate is 289th of 1,334 and McCardle Elementary is 2298th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).