Peggy Heller Elementary vs Searles Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 129 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peggy Heller Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–8
712 students
Searles Elementary
Union City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
712 students
| Measure | Peggy Heller Elementary Atwater, California | Searles Elementary Union City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2173 of 5,693 | #3723 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28412 of 50,301 | #41239 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 712 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.8% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 28% |
| city | Atwater | Union City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peggy Heller Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 25.8).
- •Peggy Heller Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 28%).
- •Peggy Heller Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Peggy Heller Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 71.2%).
- •Peggy Heller Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 26.4).
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 Peggy Heller Elementary better than Searles Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Peggy Heller Elementary ranks higher (45.3 vs 25.8 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 Peggy Heller Elementary and Searles Elementary?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Atwater and Union City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Peggy Heller Elementary: 712. Searles Elementary: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Peggy Heller Elementary and Searles Elementary rank in California?
Peggy Heller Elementary is 2173rd of 5,693 and Searles Elementary is 3723rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).