Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary vs Newhope Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary
Fountain Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
400 students
Newhope Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
334 students
| Measure | Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary Fountain Valley, California | Newhope Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2938 of 5,693 | #2910 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35590 of 50,301 | #35346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 400 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| city | Fountain Valley | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (34.5 vs 34.9).
- •Newhope Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 91.9%).
- •Newhope Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 25.0).
- •Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary is the larger school with 400 students compared with 334.
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 Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary better than Newhope Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary and Newhope Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fountain Valley and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary: 400. Newhope Elementary: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary and Newhope Elementary rank in California?
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary is 2938th of 5,693 and Newhope Elementary is 2910th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).