Bautista Creek Elementary vs Dartmouth Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bautista Creek Elementary
Hemet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
959 students
Dartmouth Middle
Hemet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,113 students
| Measure | Bautista Creek Elementary Hemet, California | Dartmouth Middle Hemet, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3363 of 5,693 | #952 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38787 of 50,301 | #13668 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 959 | 1,113 |
| Enrollment | 959 | 1,113 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.7% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 23% |
| city | Hemet | Hemet |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bautista Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 20.6).
- •Bautista Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Bautista Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Bautista Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.7% vs 87.2%).
- •Bautista Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 24.7).
- •Dartmouth Middle is the larger school with 1,113 students compared with 959.
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 Bautista Creek Elementary better than Dartmouth Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bautista Creek Elementary ranks higher (29.6 vs 20.6 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 Bautista Creek Elementary and Dartmouth Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Hemet and Hemet in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bautista Creek Elementary: 959. Dartmouth Middle: 1,113. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bautista Creek Elementary and Dartmouth Middle rank in California?
Bautista Creek Elementary is 3363rd of 5,693 and Dartmouth Middle is 952nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).