McSweeny Elementary vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Whittier Elementary
Hemet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
816 students
| Measure | McSweeny Elementary Hemet, California | Whittier Elementary Hemet, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5212 of 5,693 | #5566 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48509 of 50,301 | #49762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 781 | 816 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 816 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 92.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 14% |
| city | Hemet | Hemet |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McSweeny Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.0 vs 8.8).
- •McSweeny Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 14%).
- •McSweeny Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 25%).
- •McSweeny Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 92.5%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 25.2).
- •Whittier Elementary is the larger school with 816 students compared with 781.
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 Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McSweeny Elementary ranks higher (13.0 vs 8.8 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 Whittier Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hemet and Hemet in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McSweeny Elementary: 781. Whittier Elementary: 816. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McSweeny Elementary and Whittier Elementary rank in California?
McSweeny Elementary is 5212th of 5,693 and Whittier Elementary is 5566th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).