McKinnon vs Santa Rita Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinnon
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
Santa Rita Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
| Measure | McKinnon Salinas, California | Santa Rita Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4330 of 5,693 | #5580 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44607 of 50,301 | #49800 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 439 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 16% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinnon scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.4 vs 8.6).
- •McKinnon does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •McKinnon does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 26%).
- •McKinnon does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 97.2%).
- •McKinnon does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 22.7).
- •Santa Rita Elementary is the larger school with 545 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 Santa Rita Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McKinnon ranks higher (20.4 vs 8.6 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 Santa Rita Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinnon: 439. Santa Rita Elementary: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinnon and Santa Rita Elementary rank in California?
McKinnon is 4330th of 5,693 and Santa Rita Elementary is 5580th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).