Mecca Elementary vs San Miguel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 201 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mecca Elementary
Mecca · Public elementary · Grades K–6
677 students
San Miguel Elementary
South Gate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
677 students
| Measure | Mecca Elementary Mecca, California | San Miguel Elementary South Gate, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5166 of 5,693 | #4865 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48346 of 50,301 | #47211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 677 | 677 |
| Enrollment | 677 | 677 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 26% |
| city | Mecca | South Gate |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Miguel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.9 vs 13.4).
- •San Miguel Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 25%).
- •San Miguel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •San Miguel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 97.2%).
- •San Miguel Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.6).
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 Mecca Elementary better than San Miguel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), San Miguel Elementary ranks higher (15.9 vs 13.4 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 Mecca Elementary and San Miguel Elementary?
About 201 km in a straight line, between Mecca and South Gate in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mecca Elementary: 677. San Miguel Elementary: 677. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mecca Elementary and San Miguel Elementary rank in California?
Mecca Elementary is 5166th of 5,693 and San Miguel Elementary is 4865th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).