Melrose Elementary vs Sunkist Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melrose Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
Sunkist Elementary
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
665 students
| Measure | Melrose Elementary Placentia, California | Sunkist Elementary Anaheim, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4344 of 5,693 | #5122 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44672 of 50,301 | #48188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 354 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 24% |
| city | Placentia | Anaheim |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melrose Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 13.8).
- •Melrose Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •Melrose Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 25%).
- •Sunkist Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 94.1%).
- •Sunkist Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 25.3).
- •Sunkist Elementary is the larger school with 665 students compared with 354.
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 Melrose Elementary better than Sunkist Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Melrose Elementary ranks higher (20.3 vs 13.8 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 Melrose Elementary and Sunkist Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Placentia and Anaheim in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melrose Elementary: 354. Sunkist Elementary: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melrose Elementary and Sunkist Elementary rank in California?
Melrose Elementary is 4344th of 5,693 and Sunkist Elementary is 5122nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).