Katherine Elementary vs McKevett Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine Elementary
Simi Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
300 students
McKevett Elementary
Santa Paula · Public elementary · Grades K–6
300 students
| Measure | Katherine Elementary Simi Valley, California | McKevett Elementary Santa Paula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2417 of 5,693 | #4829 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30881 of 50,301 | #47019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 300 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | Simi Valley | Santa Paula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Katherine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 16.2).
- •Katherine Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Katherine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Katherine Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 87%).
- •McKevett Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 23.1).
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 Katherine Elementary better than McKevett Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Katherine Elementary ranks higher (41.6 vs 16.2 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 Katherine Elementary and McKevett Elementary?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Simi Valley and Santa Paula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katherine Elementary: 300. McKevett Elementary: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katherine Elementary and McKevett Elementary rank in California?
Katherine Elementary is 2417th of 5,693 and McKevett Elementary is 4829th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).