Plainsburg Union Elementary vs West Point Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 131 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plainsburg Union Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–8
113 students
West Point Elementary
West Point · Public elementary · Grades K–6
114 students
| Measure | Plainsburg Union Elementary Merced, California | West Point Elementary West Point, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2860 of 5,693 | #3698 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34900 of 50,301 | #41114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 113 | 114 |
| Enrollment | 113 | 114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 28.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 24.5% |
| city | Merced | West Point |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainsburg Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 26.0).
- •West Point Elementary does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 22%).
- •Plainsburg Union Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34.5%).
- •Plainsburg Union Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 69.3%).
- •Plainsburg Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 28.5).
- •West Point Elementary is the larger school with 114 students compared with 113.
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 Plainsburg Union Elementary better than West Point Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plainsburg Union Elementary ranks higher (35.6 vs 26.0 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 Plainsburg Union Elementary and West Point Elementary?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Merced and West Point in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plainsburg Union Elementary: 113. West Point Elementary: 114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plainsburg Union Elementary and West Point Elementary rank in California?
Plainsburg Union Elementary is 2860th of 5,693 and West Point Elementary is 3698th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).