McKinley Elementary vs Sanchez (George I.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 154 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
293 students
Sanchez (George I.) Elementary
Rosemead · Public elementary · Grades K–6
293 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary Santa Barbara, California | Sanchez (George I.) Elementary Rosemead, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4917 of 5,693 | #2399 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47445 of 50,301 | #30723 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 293 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.9% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 51% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Rosemead |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sanchez (George I.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 15.4).
- •Sanchez (George I.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 9%).
- •Sanchez (George I.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •Sanchez (George I.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 80.9%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 24.4).
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 Sanchez (George I.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sanchez (George I.) Elementary ranks higher (41.9 vs 15.4 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 McKinley Elementary and Sanchez (George I.) Elementary?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Rosemead in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary: 293. Sanchez (George I.) Elementary: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary and Sanchez (George I.) Elementary rank in California?
McKinley Elementary is 4917th of 5,693 and Sanchez (George I.) Elementary is 2399th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).