Ronald Reagan Elementary vs Wilson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Chowchilla · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
490 students
Wilson Middle
Chowchilla · Public middle · Grades 7–8
470 students
| Measure | Ronald Reagan Elementary Chowchilla, California | Wilson Middle Chowchilla, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4880 of 5,693 | #1180 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47275 of 50,301 | #14777 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 490 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 23% |
| city | Chowchilla | Chowchilla |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ronald Reagan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.8 vs 13.4).
- •Ronald Reagan Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 23%).
- •Ronald Reagan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Wilson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 90.2%).
- •Wilson Middle does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.5).
- •Ronald Reagan Elementary is the larger school with 490 students compared with 470.
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 Ronald Reagan Elementary better than Wilson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ronald Reagan Elementary ranks higher (15.8 vs 13.4 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 Ronald Reagan Elementary and Wilson Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Chowchilla and Chowchilla in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ronald Reagan Elementary: 490. Wilson Middle: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ronald Reagan Elementary and Wilson Middle rank in California?
Ronald Reagan Elementary is 4880th of 5,693 and Wilson Middle is 1180th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).