Mariano Castro Elementary vs Theuerkauf Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mariano Castro Elementary
Mountain View · Public elementary · Grades K–5
248 students
Theuerkauf Elementary
Mountain View · Public elementary · Grades K–5
308 students
| Measure | Mariano Castro Elementary Mountain View, California | Theuerkauf Elementary Mountain View, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3155 of 5,693 | #1166 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37287 of 50,301 | #15489 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 248 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| city | Mountain View | Mountain View |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Theuerkauf Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 31.9).
- •Theuerkauf Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Theuerkauf Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Theuerkauf Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 82.7%).
- •Mariano Castro Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.5).
- •Theuerkauf Elementary is the larger school with 308 students compared with 248.
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 Mariano Castro Elementary better than Theuerkauf Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Theuerkauf Elementary ranks higher (64.0 vs 31.9 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 Mariano Castro Elementary and Theuerkauf Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mountain View and Mountain View in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mariano Castro Elementary: 248. Theuerkauf Elementary: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mariano Castro Elementary and Theuerkauf Elementary rank in California?
Mariano Castro Elementary is 3155th of 5,693 and Theuerkauf Elementary is 1166th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).