McKinley Elementary vs Melville S. Jacobson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elementary
Tracy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary
Tracy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
644 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary Tracy, California | Melville S. Jacobson Elementary Tracy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4408 of 5,693 | #4345 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44981 of 50,301 | #44673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 436 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 29% |
| city | Tracy | Tracy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.8 vs 20.3).
- •Melville S. Jacobson Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Melville S. Jacobson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 83.3%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 23.0).
- •Melville S. Jacobson Elementary is the larger school with 644 students compared with 436.
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 Melville S. Jacobson Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are McKinley Elementary and Melville S. Jacobson Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Tracy and Tracy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary: 436. Melville S. Jacobson Elementary: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary and Melville S. Jacobson Elementary rank in California?
McKinley Elementary is 4408th of 5,693 and Melville S. Jacobson Elementary is 4345th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).