Millard McCollam Elementary vs Norma Coombs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 492 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Millard McCollam Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
Norma Coombs Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
| Measure | Millard McCollam Elementary San Jose, California | Norma Coombs Elementary Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1751 of 5,693 | #3045 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #23117 of 50,301 | #36456 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 370 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| city | San Jose | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Millard McCollam Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 33.2).
- •Millard McCollam Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Millard McCollam Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Millard McCollam Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 64.1%).
- •Millard McCollam Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 23.1).
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 Millard McCollam Elementary better than Norma Coombs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Millard McCollam Elementary ranks higher (52.9 vs 33.2 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 Millard McCollam Elementary and Norma Coombs Elementary?
About 492 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Millard McCollam Elementary: 370. Norma Coombs Elementary: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Millard McCollam Elementary and Norma Coombs Elementary rank in California?
Millard McCollam Elementary is 1751st of 5,693 and Norma Coombs Elementary is 3045th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).