Magnolia Elementary vs Naranca 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.
Magnolia Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
703 students
Naranca Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–6
985 students
| Measure | Magnolia Elementary El Cajon, California | Naranca Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5625 of 5,693 | #5518 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49934 of 50,301 | #49609 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 703 | 985 |
| Enrollment | 703 | 985 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 23% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Naranca Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.4 vs 7.7).
- •Naranca Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 15%).
- •Naranca Elementary does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 21%).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 96.1%).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on students per teacher (27.0 vs 27.4).
- •Naranca Elementary is the larger school with 985 students compared with 703.
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 Magnolia Elementary better than Naranca Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Naranca Elementary ranks higher (9.4 vs 7.7 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 Magnolia Elementary and Naranca Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnolia Elementary: 703. Naranca Elementary: 985. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnolia Elementary and Naranca Elementary rank in California?
Magnolia Elementary is 5625th of 5,693 and Naranca Elementary is 5518th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).