Altus Schools North County vs Miller Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altus Schools North County
Escondido · Charter high · Grades 6–12
149 students
Miller Elementary
Escondido · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
| Measure | Altus Schools North County Escondido, California | Miller Elementary Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1207 of 1,343 | #2381 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15808 of 16,910 | #30504 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 149 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 37.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 44% |
| city | Escondido | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Miller Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 16.7).
- •Miller Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 10%).
- •Miller Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Miller Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 76.5%).
- •Miller Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 37.3).
- •Miller Elementary is the larger school with 378 students compared with 149.
- •Altus Schools North County is a charter school while Miller Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Altus Schools North County better than Miller Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Miller Elementary ranks higher (42.2 vs 16.7 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 Altus Schools North County and Miller Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altus Schools North County: 149. Miller Elementary: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altus Schools North County and Miller Elementary rank in California?
Altus Schools North County is 1207th of 1,343 and Miller Elementary is 2381st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).