Citrus Middle vs McCord Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
McCord Elementary
Orange Cove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
| Measure | Citrus Middle Orange Cove, California | McCord Elementary Orange Cove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #890 of 1,334 | #4206 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13302 of 15,369 | #43978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 602 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 33% |
| city | Orange Cove | Orange Cove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Citrus Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 21.4).
- •McCord Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Citrus Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Citrus Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 97.7%).
- •Citrus Middle does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.7).
- •Citrus Middle is the larger school with 602 students compared with 426.
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 McCord Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Citrus Middle ranks higher (22.6 vs 21.4 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 Citrus Middle and McCord Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Orange Cove and Orange Cove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Citrus Middle: 602. McCord Elementary: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Citrus Middle and McCord Elementary rank in California?
Citrus Middle is 890th of 1,334 and McCord Elementary is 4206th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).