McSweeny Elementary vs Western Center Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McSweeny Elementary
Hemet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
781 students
Western Center Academy
Hemet · Charter high · Grades 6–12
762 students
| Measure | McSweeny Elementary Hemet, California | Western Center Academy Hemet, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5212 of 5,693 | #159 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48509 of 50,301 | #4342 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 781 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 76% |
| city | Hemet | Hemet |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Center Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 13.0).
- •Western Center Academy does better on math proficiency (76% vs 20%).
- •Western Center Academy does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 29%).
- •Western Center Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 87.7%).
- •McSweeny Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 25.4).
- •McSweeny Elementary is the larger school with 781 students compared with 762.
- •McSweeny Elementary is a public school while Western Center Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 McSweeny Elementary better than Western Center Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Western Center Academy ranks higher (65.8 vs 13.0 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 McSweeny Elementary and Western Center Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Hemet and Hemet in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McSweeny Elementary: 781. Western Center Academy: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McSweeny Elementary and Western Center Academy rank in California?
McSweeny Elementary is 5212th of 5,693 and Western Center Academy is 159th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).