Los Banos Elementary vs Mercey Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Banos Elementary
Los Banos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
622 students
Mercey Springs Elementary
Los Banos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
608 students
| Measure | Los Banos Elementary Los Banos, California | Mercey Springs Elementary Los Banos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4875 of 5,693 | #4346 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47257 of 50,301 | #44674 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 622 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 28% |
| city | Los Banos | Los Banos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mercey Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 15.8).
- •Mercey Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 19%).
- •Mercey Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Los Banos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.6% vs 89.3%).
- •Los Banos Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 27.6).
- •Los Banos Elementary is the larger school with 622 students compared with 608.
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 Los Banos Elementary better than Mercey Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mercey Springs Elementary ranks higher (20.3 vs 15.8 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 Los Banos Elementary and Mercey Springs Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Los Banos and Los Banos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Banos Elementary: 622. Mercey Springs Elementary: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Banos Elementary and Mercey Springs Elementary rank in California?
Los Banos Elementary is 4875th of 5,693 and Mercey Springs Elementary is 4346th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).