Black Diamond Middle vs Carmen Dragon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Diamond Middle
Antioch · Public middle · Grades 7–8
358 students
Carmen Dragon Elementary
Antioch · Public elementary · Grades K–6
495 students
| Measure | Black Diamond Middle Antioch, California | Carmen Dragon Elementary Antioch, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1290 of 1,334 | #4441 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15187 of 15,369 | #45141 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 358 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 61.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 18% |
| city | Antioch | Antioch |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmen Dragon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.5 vs 8.7).
- •Carmen Dragon Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 8%).
- •Carmen Dragon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Carmen Dragon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.6% vs 81%).
- •Black Diamond Middle does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 22.5).
- •Carmen Dragon Elementary is the larger school with 495 students compared with 358.
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 Black Diamond Middle better than Carmen Dragon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carmen Dragon Elementary ranks higher (19.5 vs 8.7 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 Black Diamond Middle and Carmen Dragon Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Antioch and Antioch in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Diamond Middle: 358. Carmen Dragon Elementary: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Diamond Middle and Carmen Dragon Elementary rank in California?
Black Diamond Middle is 1290th of 1,334 and Carmen Dragon Elementary is 4441st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).