McKinley vs Twentieth Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–8
538 students
Twentieth Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
499 students
| Measure | McKinley Pasadena, California | Twentieth Street Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3651 of 5,693 | #3531 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40863 of 50,301 | #40058 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 538 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 41% |
| city | Pasadena | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Twentieth Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 26.3).
- •Twentieth Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Twentieth Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •McKinley does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 95.6%).
- •McKinley does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 22.7).
- •McKinley is the larger school with 538 students compared with 499.
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 better than Twentieth Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Twentieth Street Elementary ranks higher (27.6 vs 26.3 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 and Twentieth Street Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley: 538. Twentieth Street Elementary: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley and Twentieth Street Elementary rank in California?
McKinley is 3651st of 5,693 and Twentieth Street Elementary is 3531st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).