Morse Elementary vs Ruby Drive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morse Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
382 students
Ruby Drive Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
373 students
| Measure | Morse Elementary Placentia, California | Ruby Drive Elementary Placentia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2474 of 5,693 | #3135 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31400 of 50,301 | #37121 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 382 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| city | Placentia | Placentia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morse Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 32.2).
- •Morse Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Morse Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Morse Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 82.3%).
- •Morse Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 20.7).
- •Morse Elementary is the larger school with 382 students compared with 373.
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 Morse Elementary better than Ruby Drive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Morse Elementary ranks higher (40.8 vs 32.2 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 Morse Elementary and Ruby Drive Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Placentia and Placentia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morse Elementary: 382. Ruby Drive Elementary: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morse Elementary and Ruby Drive Elementary rank in California?
Morse Elementary is 2474th of 5,693 and Ruby Drive Elementary is 3135th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).