Mitchell Elementary vs Morningside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mitchell Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
390 students
Morningside Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
416 students
| Measure | Mitchell Elementary Garden Grove, California | Morningside Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2775 of 5,693 | #1576 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34054 of 50,301 | #20774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 390 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 68% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morningside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 36.9).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 48%).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 49%).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 84.6%).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 26.0).
- •Morningside Elementary is the larger school with 416 students compared with 390.
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 Mitchell Elementary better than Morningside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Morningside Elementary ranks higher (56.3 vs 36.9 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 Mitchell Elementary and Morningside Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mitchell Elementary: 390. Morningside Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mitchell Elementary and Morningside Elementary rank in California?
Mitchell Elementary is 2775th of 5,693 and Morningside Elementary is 1576th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).