Maple Elementary vs Shafter High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maple Elementary
Shafter · Public elementary · Grades K–8
287 students
Shafter High
Shafter · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,599 students
| Measure | Maple Elementary Shafter, California | Shafter High Shafter, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3864 of 5,693 | #1120 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #42129 of 50,301 | #15294 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 287 | 1,599 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 1,599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| city | Shafter | Shafter |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maple Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 19.8).
- •Maple Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Shafter High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Maple Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 87.5%).
- •Shafter High does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 26.1).
- •Shafter High is the larger school with 1,599 students compared with 287.
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 Maple Elementary better than Shafter High?
On the Success Index (US), Maple Elementary ranks higher (24.3 vs 19.8 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 Maple Elementary and Shafter High?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Shafter and Shafter in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maple Elementary: 287. Shafter High: 1,599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maple Elementary and Shafter High rank in California?
Maple Elementary is 3864th of 5,693 and Shafter High is 1120th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).