Los Medanos Elementary vs Parkside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 616 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Medanos Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
665 students
Parkside Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
| Measure | Los Medanos Elementary Pittsburg, California | Parkside Elementary Pittsburg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2441 of 5,693 | #4777 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31089 of 50,301 | #46830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 665 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 25% |
| city | Pittsburg | Pittsburg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Medanos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 16.6).
- •Los Medanos Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 25%).
- •Los Medanos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 28%).
- •Los Medanos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 83.5%).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.2).
- •Los Medanos Elementary is the larger school with 665 students compared with 565.
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 Medanos Elementary better than Parkside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Medanos Elementary ranks higher (41.3 vs 16.6 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 Los Medanos Elementary and Parkside Elementary?
About 616 m in a straight line, between Pittsburg and Pittsburg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Medanos Elementary: 665. Parkside Elementary: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Medanos Elementary and Parkside Elementary rank in California?
Los Medanos Elementary is 2441st of 5,693 and Parkside Elementary is 4777th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).