Marsh Creek Elementary vs Mary Casey Black 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.
Marsh Creek Elementary
Brentwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
550 students
Mary Casey Black Elementary
Brentwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
680 students
| Measure | Marsh Creek Elementary Brentwood, California | Mary Casey Black Elementary Brentwood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1524 of 5,693 | #2727 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20138 of 50,301 | #33521 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 550 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 33% |
| city | Brentwood | Brentwood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marsh Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 37.7).
- •Marsh Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 33%).
- •Marsh Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 46%).
- •Mary Casey Black Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 52.4%).
- •Marsh Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 25.2).
- •Mary Casey Black Elementary is the larger school with 680 students compared with 550.
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 Marsh Creek Elementary better than Mary Casey Black Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marsh Creek Elementary ranks higher (57.2 vs 37.7 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 Marsh Creek Elementary and Mary Casey Black Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Brentwood and Brentwood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marsh Creek Elementary: 550. Mary Casey Black Elementary: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marsh Creek Elementary and Mary Casey Black Elementary rank in California?
Marsh Creek Elementary is 1524th of 5,693 and Mary Casey Black Elementary is 2727th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).