Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary vs Walnut Elementary Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary
Turlock · Public elementary · Grades K–6
753 students
Walnut Elementary Education Center
Turlock · Public elementary · Grades K–6
900 students
| Measure | Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary Turlock, California | Walnut Elementary Education Center Turlock, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2280 of 5,693 | #1351 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29551 of 50,301 | #18084 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 753 | 900 |
| Enrollment | 753 | 900 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 55% |
| city | Turlock | Turlock |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Elementary Education Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 43.6).
- •Walnut Elementary Education Center does better on math proficiency (55% vs 46%).
- •Walnut Elementary Education Center does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 51%).
- •Walnut Elementary Education Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 59.2%).
- •Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 25.7).
- •Walnut Elementary Education Center is the larger school with 900 students compared with 753.
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 Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary better than Walnut Elementary Education Center?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Elementary Education Center ranks higher (60.2 vs 43.6 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 Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary and Walnut Elementary Education Center?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Turlock and Turlock in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary: 753. Walnut Elementary Education Center: 900. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary and Walnut Elementary Education Center rank in California?
Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary is 2280th of 5,693 and Walnut Elementary Education Center is 1351st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).