Kennedy Gardens Elementary vs William Moreno Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Gardens Elementary
Calexico · Public elementary · Grades K–6
484 students
William Moreno Junior High
Calexico · Public middle · Grades 7–8
618 students
| Measure | Kennedy Gardens Elementary Calexico, California | William Moreno Junior High Calexico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5398 of 5,693 | #1289 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49174 of 50,301 | #15185 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 484 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 12% |
| city | Calexico | Calexico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Gardens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.0 vs 8.8).
- •Kennedy Gardens Elementary does better on math proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Kennedy Gardens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 25%).
- •William Moreno Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 93.4%).
- •William Moreno Junior High does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 24.2).
- •William Moreno Junior High is the larger school with 618 students compared with 484.
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 Kennedy Gardens Elementary better than William Moreno Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Gardens Elementary ranks higher (11.0 vs 8.8 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 Kennedy Gardens Elementary and William Moreno Junior High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Calexico and Calexico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Gardens Elementary: 484. William Moreno Junior High: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Gardens Elementary and William Moreno Junior High rank in California?
Kennedy Gardens Elementary is 5398th of 5,693 and William Moreno Junior High is 1289th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).