Magnolia Elementary vs Pepper Drive 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.
Magnolia Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
703 students
Pepper Drive Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
661 students
| Measure | Magnolia Elementary El Cajon, California | Pepper Drive Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5625 of 5,693 | #2435 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49934 of 50,301 | #31021 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 703 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 703 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 44% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pepper Drive Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 7.7).
- •Pepper Drive Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 15%).
- •Pepper Drive Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 21%).
- •Pepper Drive Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 91%).
- •Pepper Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.4 vs 27.0).
- •Magnolia Elementary is the larger school with 703 students compared with 661.
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 Pepper Drive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pepper Drive Elementary ranks higher (41.4 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 Pepper Drive Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnolia Elementary: 703. Pepper Drive Elementary: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnolia Elementary and Pepper Drive Elementary rank in California?
Magnolia Elementary is 5625th of 5,693 and Pepper Drive Elementary is 2435th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).