McCabe Elementary vs Naranca Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 540 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCabe Elementary
Mendota · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
986 students
Naranca Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–6
985 students
| Measure | McCabe Elementary Mendota, California | Naranca Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4763 of 5,693 | #5518 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46767 of 50,301 | #49609 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 986 | 985 |
| Enrollment | 986 | 985 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 23% |
| city | Mendota | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCabe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.7 vs 9.4).
- •McCabe Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 23%).
- •McCabe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 23%).
- •Naranca Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 97.7%).
- •McCabe Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.9 vs 27.4).
- •McCabe Elementary is the larger school with 986 students compared with 985.
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 McCabe Elementary better than Naranca Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McCabe Elementary ranks higher (16.7 vs 9.4 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 McCabe Elementary and Naranca Elementary?
About 540 km in a straight line, between Mendota and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCabe Elementary: 986. Naranca Elementary: 985. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCabe Elementary and Naranca Elementary rank in California?
McCabe Elementary is 4763rd of 5,693 and Naranca Elementary is 5518th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).