Canyon Lake Middle vs Cottonwood Canyon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 308 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Lake Middle
Lake Elsinore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
951 students
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary
Lake Elsinore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
813 students
| Measure | Canyon Lake Middle Lake Elsinore, California | Cottonwood Canyon Elementary Lake Elsinore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #547 of 1,334 | #2153 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9612 of 15,369 | #28233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 951 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 951 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 45% |
| city | Lake Elsinore | Lake Elsinore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 40.9).
- •Cottonwood Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Canyon Lake Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Cottonwood Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 59.6%).
- •Cottonwood Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 24.4).
- •Canyon Lake Middle is the larger school with 951 students compared with 813.
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 Canyon Lake Middle better than Cottonwood Canyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Canyon Elementary ranks higher (45.5 vs 40.9 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 Canyon Lake Middle and Cottonwood Canyon Elementary?
About 308 m in a straight line, between Lake Elsinore and Lake Elsinore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Lake Middle: 951. Cottonwood Canyon Elementary: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Lake Middle and Cottonwood Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Canyon Lake Middle is 547th of 1,334 and Cottonwood Canyon Elementary is 2153rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).