McKinley Elementary vs Miwok Valley Elementary Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elementary
Petaluma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
368 students
Miwok Valley Elementary Charter
Petaluma · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
288 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary Petaluma, California | Miwok Valley Elementary Charter Petaluma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1084 of 5,693 | #3177 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14474 of 50,301 | #37428 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 368 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 64.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 32% |
| city | Petaluma | Petaluma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 31.7).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 64.6%).
- •Miwok Valley Elementary Charter does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 24.5).
- •McKinley Elementary is the larger school with 368 students compared with 288.
- •McKinley Elementary is a public school while Miwok Valley Elementary Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 McKinley Elementary better than Miwok Valley Elementary Charter?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary ranks higher (65.5 vs 31.7 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 McKinley Elementary and Miwok Valley Elementary Charter?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Petaluma and Petaluma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary: 368. Miwok Valley Elementary Charter: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary and Miwok Valley Elementary Charter rank in California?
McKinley Elementary is 1084th of 5,693 and Miwok Valley Elementary Charter is 3177th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).