Los Banos High vs Westside Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Banos High
Los Banos · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,543 students
Westside Union Elementary
Los Banos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
573 students
| Measure | Los Banos High Los Banos, California | Westside Union Elementary Los Banos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1003 of 1,343 | #2436 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14516 of 16,910 | #31041 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,543 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 1,543 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 49% |
| city | Los Banos | Los Banos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 24.3).
- •Westside Union Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 17%).
- •Westside Union Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 48%).
- •Los Banos High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 80.8%).
- •Los Banos High does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 23.9).
- •Los Banos High is the larger school with 1,543 students compared with 573.
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 High better than Westside Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westside Union Elementary ranks higher (41.4 vs 24.3 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 High and Westside Union Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Banos and Los Banos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Banos High: 1,543. Westside Union Elementary: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Banos High and Westside Union Elementary rank in California?
Los Banos High is 1003rd of 1,343 and Westside Union Elementary is 2436th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).