Malcolm X Elementary vs Sylvia Mendez 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.
Malcolm X Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
469 students
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | Malcolm X Elementary Berkeley, California | Sylvia Mendez Elementary Berkeley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #969 of 5,693 | #1551 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13224 of 50,301 | #20482 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 469 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Berkeley | Berkeley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malcolm X Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 56.7).
- •Malcolm X Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Malcolm X Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Sylvia Mendez Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 31.6%).
- •Malcolm X Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 21.1).
- •Malcolm X Elementary is the larger school with 469 students compared with 379.
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 Malcolm X Elementary better than Sylvia Mendez Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Malcolm X Elementary ranks higher (67.3 vs 56.7 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 Malcolm X Elementary and Sylvia Mendez Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Berkeley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malcolm X Elementary: 469. Sylvia Mendez Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malcolm X Elementary and Sylvia Mendez Elementary rank in California?
Malcolm X Elementary is 969th of 5,693 and Sylvia Mendez Elementary is 1551st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).