California Military Institute vs Palms Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California Military Institute
Perris · Charter high · Grades 5–12
1,031 students
Palms Elementary
Perris · Public elementary · Grades K–6
671 students
| Measure | California Military Institute Perris, California | Palms Elementary Perris, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1144 of 1,343 | #4551 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15502 of 16,910 | #45742 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,031 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 25% |
| city | Perris | Perris |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.7 vs 18.6).
- •Palms Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •California Military Institute does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Palms Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 89.8%).
- •California Military Institute is the larger school with 1,031 students compared with 671.
- •California Military Institute is a charter school while Palms 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 California Military Institute better than Palms Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are California Military Institute and Palms Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Perris and Perris in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Military Institute: 1,031. Palms Elementary: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Military Institute and Palms Elementary rank in California?
California Military Institute is 1144th of 1,343 and Palms Elementary is 4551st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).