Anderson Middle vs Meadow Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson Middle
Anderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
341 students
Meadow Lane Elementary
Anderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
| Measure | Anderson Middle Anderson, California | Meadow Lane Elementary Anderson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1015 of 1,334 | #3395 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14042 of 15,369 | #39007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 341 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 34.5% |
| city | Anderson | Anderson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 18.3).
- •Meadow Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 20%).
- •Meadow Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 26%).
- •Meadow Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 73.6%).
- •Anderson Middle does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.0).
- •Meadow Lane Elementary is the larger school with 398 students compared with 341.
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 Anderson Middle better than Meadow Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Lane Elementary ranks higher (29.3 vs 18.3 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 Anderson Middle and Meadow Lane Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Anderson and Anderson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson Middle: 341. Meadow Lane Elementary: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson Middle and Meadow Lane Elementary rank in California?
Anderson Middle is 1015th of 1,334 and Meadow Lane Elementary is 3395th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).