Cordova Meadows Elementary vs Mills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cordova Meadows Elementary
Rancho Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
Mills Middle
Rancho Cordova · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students
| Measure | Cordova Meadows Elementary Rancho Cordova, California | Mills Middle Rancho Cordova, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5086 of 5,693 | #1139 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48056 of 50,301 | #14583 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 374 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| city | Rancho Cordova | Rancho Cordova |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.1 vs 14.9).
- •Mills Middle does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Mills Middle does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Mills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 88.8%).
- •Cordova Meadows Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.1).
- •Mills Middle is the larger school with 886 students compared with 374.
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 Cordova Meadows Elementary better than Mills Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cordova Meadows Elementary and Mills Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rancho Cordova and Rancho Cordova in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cordova Meadows Elementary: 374. Mills Middle: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cordova Meadows Elementary and Mills Middle rank in California?
Cordova Meadows Elementary is 5086th of 5,693 and Mills Middle is 1139th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).