Knob Hill Elementary vs Phil D. Swing Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 148 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knob Hill Elementary
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students
Phil D. Swing Elementary
Brawley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students
| Measure | Knob Hill Elementary San Marcos, California | Phil D. Swing Elementary Brawley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1211 of 5,693 | #3972 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16187 of 50,301 | #42709 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 725 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 32% |
| city | San Marcos | Brawley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knob Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 23.4).
- •Knob Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •Knob Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 40%).
- •Knob Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 87.9%).
- •Phil D. Swing Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.2).
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 Knob Hill Elementary better than Phil D. Swing Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Knob Hill Elementary ranks higher (62.9 vs 23.4 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 Knob Hill Elementary and Phil D. Swing Elementary?
About 148 km in a straight line, between San Marcos and Brawley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knob Hill Elementary: 725. Phil D. Swing Elementary: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knob Hill Elementary and Phil D. Swing Elementary rank in California?
Knob Hill Elementary is 1211th of 5,693 and Phil D. Swing Elementary is 3972nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).