Leontine Gracey Elementary vs Tenaya Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leontine Gracey Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
509 students
Tenaya Middle
Merced · Public middle · Grades 7–8
607 students
| Measure | Leontine Gracey Elementary Merced, California | Tenaya Middle Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4888 of 5,693 | #1267 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47311 of 50,301 | #15121 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 509 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leontine Gracey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.7 vs 9.7).
- •Leontine Gracey Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Leontine Gracey Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 91.6%).
- •Leontine Gracey Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 27.6).
- •Tenaya Middle is the larger school with 607 students compared with 509.
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 Leontine Gracey Elementary better than Tenaya Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Leontine Gracey Elementary ranks higher (15.7 vs 9.7 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 Leontine Gracey Elementary and Tenaya Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leontine Gracey Elementary: 509. Tenaya Middle: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leontine Gracey Elementary and Tenaya Middle rank in California?
Leontine Gracey Elementary is 4888th of 5,693 and Tenaya Middle is 1267th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).