Canyon Lake Middle vs Kathryn Newport Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.3 km 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
Kathryn Newport Middle
Menifee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
965 students
| Measure | Canyon Lake Middle Lake Elsinore, California | Kathryn Newport Middle Menifee, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #547 of 1,334 | #872 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9612 of 15,369 | #13144 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 951 | 965 |
| Enrollment | 951 | 965 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | – |
| Math proficiency | 35% | – |
| city | Lake Elsinore | Menifee |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Lake Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 23.4).
- •Canyon Lake Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 66.9%).
- •Canyon Lake Middle does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 24.7).
- •Kathryn Newport Middle is the larger school with 965 students compared with 951.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Canyon Lake Middle better than Kathryn Newport Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Lake Middle ranks higher (40.9 vs 23.4 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 Kathryn Newport Middle?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Lake Elsinore and Menifee in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Lake Middle: 951. Kathryn Newport Middle: 965. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Lake Middle and Kathryn Newport Middle rank in California?
Canyon Lake Middle is 547th of 1,334 and Kathryn Newport Middle is 872nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).