Cardozo Middle vs El Portal Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardozo Middle
Riverbank · Public middle · Grades 6–8
544 students
El Portal Middle
Escalon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
587 students
| Measure | Cardozo Middle Riverbank, California | El Portal Middle Escalon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #898 of 1,334 | #607 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13372 of 15,369 | #10523 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 544 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 30% |
| city | Riverbank | Escalon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Portal Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 22.2).
- •El Portal Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 26%).
- •El Portal Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •El Portal Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 82.5%).
- •Cardozo Middle does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 20.2).
- •El Portal Middle is the larger school with 587 students compared with 544.
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 Cardozo Middle better than El Portal Middle?
On the Success Index (US), El Portal Middle ranks higher (36.6 vs 22.2 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 Cardozo Middle and El Portal Middle?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Riverbank and Escalon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardozo Middle: 544. El Portal Middle: 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardozo Middle and El Portal Middle rank in California?
Cardozo Middle is 898th of 1,334 and El Portal Middle is 607th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).