McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem vs Pleasant Valley Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
Pleasant Valley Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
| Measure | McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem Wichita, Kansas | Pleasant Valley Elem Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 686 | #652 of 686 |
| National rank | #21882 of 50,301 | #46556 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 262 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 17.1).
- •McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem does better on math proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 85.1%).
- •McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.4).
- •Pleasant Valley Elem is the larger school with 308 students compared with 262.
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 McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem better than Pleasant Valley Elem?
On the Success Index (US), McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem ranks higher (54.7 vs 17.1 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 McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem and Pleasant Valley Elem?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem: 262. Pleasant Valley Elem: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem and Pleasant Valley Elem rank in Kansas?
McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem is 233rd of 686 and Pleasant Valley Elem is 652nd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).