Mather Heights Elementary vs Robert J. McGarvey Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mather Heights Elementary
Mather · Public elementary · Grades K–5
236 students
Robert J. McGarvey Elementary
Rancho Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–6
840 students
| Measure | Mather Heights Elementary Mather, California | Robert J. McGarvey Elementary Rancho Cordova, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #952 of 5,693 | #847 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12953 of 50,301 | #11687 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 236 | 840 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 840 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 69% |
| city | Mather | Rancho Cordova |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert J. McGarvey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 67.7).
- •Robert J. McGarvey Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Robert J. McGarvey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Mather Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 38.3%).
- •Mather Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 24.7).
- •Robert J. McGarvey Elementary is the larger school with 840 students compared with 236.
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 Mather Heights Elementary better than Robert J. McGarvey Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Robert J. McGarvey Elementary ranks higher (69.5 vs 67.7 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 Mather Heights Elementary and Robert J. McGarvey Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Mather and Rancho Cordova in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mather Heights Elementary: 236. Robert J. McGarvey Elementary: 840. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mather Heights Elementary and Robert J. McGarvey Elementary rank in California?
Mather Heights Elementary is 952nd of 5,693 and Robert J. McGarvey Elementary is 847th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).