Citrus Middle vs El Monte Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Citrus Middle
Orange Cove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
602 students
El Monte Middle
Orosi · Public middle · Grades 6–8
844 students
| Measure | Citrus Middle Orange Cove, California | El Monte Middle Orosi, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #890 of 1,334 | #930 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13302 of 15,369 | #13562 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 602 | 844 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 844 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | Orange Cove | Orosi |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Citrus Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 21.3).
- •El Monte Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Citrus Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 36%).
- •Citrus Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 97%).
- •El Monte Middle does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 22.3).
- •El Monte Middle is the larger school with 844 students compared with 602.
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 Citrus Middle better than El Monte Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Citrus Middle ranks higher (22.6 vs 21.3 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 Citrus Middle and El Monte Middle?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Orange Cove and Orosi in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Citrus Middle: 602. El Monte Middle: 844. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Citrus Middle and El Monte Middle rank in California?
Citrus Middle is 890th of 1,334 and El Monte Middle is 930th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).