McKinnon vs New Republic 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.
McKinnon
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
New Republic Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
482 students
| Measure | McKinnon Salinas, California | New Republic Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4330 of 5,693 | #3036 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44607 of 50,301 | #36382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 439 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Republic Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 20.4).
- •New Republic Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •New Republic Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •New Republic Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.6% vs 85.4%).
- •McKinnon does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 21.0).
- •New Republic Elementary is the larger school with 482 students compared with 439.
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 McKinnon better than New Republic Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New Republic Elementary ranks higher (33.3 vs 20.4 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 McKinnon and New Republic Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinnon: 439. New Republic Elementary: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinnon and New Republic Elementary rank in California?
McKinnon is 4330th of 5,693 and New Republic Elementary is 3036th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).