McKinley Elementary vs Taft Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elementary
Stockton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
705 students
Taft Elementary
Stockton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
449 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary Stockton, California | Taft Elementary Stockton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5278 of 5,693 | #5426 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48739 of 50,301 | #49285 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 705 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 16% |
| city | Stockton | Stockton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.4 vs 10.7).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 16%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.4% vs 87.1%).
- •Taft Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 26.1).
- •McKinley Elementary is the larger school with 705 students compared with 449.
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 Taft Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary ranks higher (12.4 vs 10.7 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 Taft Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Stockton and Stockton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary: 705. Taft Elementary: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary and Taft Elementary rank in California?
McKinley Elementary is 5278th of 5,693 and Taft Elementary is 5426th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).