Searles Elementary vs Tom Kitayama Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Searles Elementary
Union City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
712 students
Tom Kitayama Elementary
Union City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
653 students
| Measure | Searles Elementary Union City, California | Tom Kitayama Elementary Union City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3723 of 5,693 | #1702 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41239 of 50,301 | #22459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 712 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.2% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 57% |
| city | Union City | Union City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tom Kitayama Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 25.8).
- •Tom Kitayama Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 28%).
- •Tom Kitayama Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Tom Kitayama Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 71.2%).
- •Tom Kitayama Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.1 vs 26.4).
- •Searles Elementary is the larger school with 712 students compared with 653.
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 Searles Elementary better than Tom Kitayama Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tom Kitayama Elementary ranks higher (53.9 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 Searles Elementary and Tom Kitayama Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Union City and Union City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Searles Elementary: 712. Tom Kitayama Elementary: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Searles Elementary and Tom Kitayama Elementary rank in California?
Searles Elementary is 3723rd of 5,693 and Tom Kitayama Elementary is 1702nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).