Nordstrom Elementary vs Paradise Valley Engineering Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nordstrom Elementary
Morgan Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
645 students
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy
Morgan Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students
| Measure | Nordstrom Elementary Morgan Hill, California | Paradise Valley Engineering Academy Morgan Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #843 of 5,693 | #1190 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11678 of 50,301 | #15815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 645 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.2% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| city | Morgan Hill | Morgan Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nordstrom Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 63.5).
- •Nordstrom Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Nordstrom Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Nordstrom Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 25.8%).
- •Nordstrom Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 23.3).
- •Nordstrom Elementary is the larger school with 645 students compared with 442.
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 Nordstrom Elementary better than Paradise Valley Engineering Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Nordstrom Elementary ranks higher (69.5 vs 63.5 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 Nordstrom Elementary and Paradise Valley Engineering Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Morgan Hill and Morgan Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nordstrom Elementary: 645. Paradise Valley Engineering Academy: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nordstrom Elementary and Paradise Valley Engineering Academy rank in California?
Nordstrom Elementary is 843rd of 5,693 and Paradise Valley Engineering Academy is 1190th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).