Kermit McKenzie Intermediate vs Mary Buren Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kermit McKenzie Intermediate
Guadalupe · Public middle · Grades 4–8
585 students
Mary Buren Elementary
Guadalupe · Public elementary · Grades K–4
738 students
| Measure | Kermit McKenzie Intermediate Guadalupe, California | Mary Buren Elementary Guadalupe, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1211 of 1,334 | #5237 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14883 of 15,369 | #48598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 585 | 738 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 19% |
| city | Guadalupe | Guadalupe |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.2 vs 12.7).
- •Mary Buren Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •Mary Buren Elementary does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 25%).
- •Kermit McKenzie Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 90.1%).
- •Kermit McKenzie Intermediate does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.4).
- •Mary Buren Elementary is the larger school with 738 students compared with 585.
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 Kermit McKenzie Intermediate better than Mary Buren Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kermit McKenzie Intermediate and Mary Buren Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Guadalupe and Guadalupe in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kermit McKenzie Intermediate: 585. Mary Buren Elementary: 738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kermit McKenzie Intermediate and Mary Buren Elementary rank in California?
Kermit McKenzie Intermediate is 1211th of 1,334 and Mary Buren Elementary is 5237th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).