Central Elementary vs Nicolet Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 235 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Banning · Public elementary · Grades K–5
782 students
Nicolet Middle
Banning · Public middle · Grades 6–8
966 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Banning, California | Nicolet Middle Banning, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3817 of 5,693 | #1314 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #41812 of 50,301 | #15254 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 782 | 966 |
| Enrollment | 782 | 966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 9% |
| city | Banning | Banning |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 7.4).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 9%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 21%).
- •Nicolet Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 91.6%).
- •Nicolet Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.7).
- •Nicolet Middle is the larger school with 966 students compared with 782.
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 Central Elementary better than Nicolet Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (24.8 vs 7.4 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 Central Elementary and Nicolet Middle?
About 235 m in a straight line, between Banning and Banning in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 782. Nicolet Middle: 966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Nicolet Middle rank in California?
Central Elementary is 3817th of 5,693 and Nicolet Middle is 1314th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).