Loma Vista Immersion Academy vs McDowell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loma Vista Immersion Academy
Petaluma · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
451 students
McDowell Elementary
Petaluma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
329 students
| Measure | Loma Vista Immersion Academy Petaluma, California | McDowell Elementary Petaluma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2001 of 5,693 | #4896 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26369 of 50,301 | #47355 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 451 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| city | Petaluma | Petaluma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loma Vista Immersion Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 15.6).
- •Loma Vista Immersion Academy does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Loma Vista Immersion Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Loma Vista Immersion Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 86%).
- •McDowell Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.1).
- •Loma Vista Immersion Academy is the larger school with 451 students compared with 329.
- •Loma Vista Immersion Academy is a charter school while McDowell Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Loma Vista Immersion Academy better than McDowell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Loma Vista Immersion Academy ranks higher (48.2 vs 15.6 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 Loma Vista Immersion Academy and McDowell Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Petaluma and Petaluma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loma Vista Immersion Academy: 451. McDowell Elementary: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loma Vista Immersion Academy and McDowell Elementary rank in California?
Loma Vista Immersion Academy is 2001st of 5,693 and McDowell Elementary is 4896th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).