Central Elementary vs Mission Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Escondido · Public elementary · Grades K–5
575 students
Mission Middle
Escondido · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Escondido, California | Mission Middle Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5506 of 5,693 | #957 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49568 of 50,301 | #13697 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 575 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 24% |
| city | Escondido | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 9.5).
- •Mission Middle does better on math proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •Mission Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.3% vs 95.9%).
- •Mission Middle does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 21.3).
- •Mission Middle is the larger school with 855 students compared with 575.
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 Mission Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Middle ranks higher (20.5 vs 9.5 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 Mission Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 575. Mission Middle: 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Mission Middle rank in California?
Central Elementary is 5506th of 5,693 and Mission Middle is 957th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).