McKinley Elementary vs Thelma Bedell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 484 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
294 students
Thelma Bedell Elementary
Santa Paula · Public elementary · Grades K–6
294 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary San Francisco, California | Thelma Bedell Elementary Santa Paula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #798 of 5,693 | #2375 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11023 of 50,301 | #30452 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 294 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | San Francisco | Santa Paula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 42.3).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 67%).
- •Thelma Bedell Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 21.0).
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 Thelma Bedell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary ranks higher (70.4 vs 42.3 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 Thelma Bedell Elementary?
About 484 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and Santa Paula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary: 294. Thelma Bedell Elementary: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary and Thelma Bedell Elementary rank in California?
McKinley Elementary is 798th of 5,693 and Thelma Bedell Elementary is 2375th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).