Malaga Elementary vs Orange Center Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malaga Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–5
192 students
Orange Center Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–8
261 students
| Measure | Malaga Elementary Fresno, California | Orange Center Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3347 of 5,693 | #5039 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38701 of 50,301 | #47879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 192 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 192 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 21% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malaga Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 14.5).
- •Malaga Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Malaga Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Malaga Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 98.9%).
- •Malaga Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.1).
- •Orange Center Elementary is the larger school with 261 students compared with 192.
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 Malaga Elementary better than Orange Center Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Malaga Elementary ranks higher (29.8 vs 14.5 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 Malaga Elementary and Orange Center Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malaga Elementary: 192. Orange Center Elementary: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malaga Elementary and Orange Center Elementary rank in California?
Malaga Elementary is 3347th of 5,693 and Orange Center Elementary is 5039th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).