Carmel Elementary vs Ranchero Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
804 students
Ranchero Middle
Hesperia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,140 students
| Measure | Carmel Elementary Hesperia, California | Ranchero Middle Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4487 of 5,693 | #1123 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #45430 of 50,301 | #14543 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 804 | 1,140 |
| Enrollment | 804 | 1,140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 16% |
| city | Hesperia | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 15.2).
- •Carmel Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 16%).
- •Carmel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Ranchero Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 82.7%).
- •Ranchero Middle does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 25.1).
- •Ranchero Middle is the larger school with 1,140 students compared with 804.
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 Carmel Elementary better than Ranchero Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Carmel Elementary ranks higher (19.0 vs 15.2 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 Carmel Elementary and Ranchero Middle?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel Elementary: 804. Ranchero Middle: 1,140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel Elementary and Ranchero Middle rank in California?
Carmel Elementary is 4487th of 5,693 and Ranchero Middle is 1123rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).