Cottonwood Canyon Elementary vs Kathryn Newport Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary
Lake Elsinore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
813 students
Kathryn Newport Middle
Menifee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
965 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Canyon Elementary Lake Elsinore, California | Kathryn Newport Middle Menifee, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2153 of 5,693 | #872 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #28233 of 50,301 | #13144 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 813 | 965 |
| Enrollment | 813 | 965 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.9% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Lake Elsinore | Menifee |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 23.4).
- •Cottonwood Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 66.9%).
- •Cottonwood Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 24.7).
- •Kathryn Newport Middle is the larger school with 965 students compared with 813.
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 Cottonwood Canyon Elementary better than Kathryn Newport Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Canyon Elementary ranks higher (45.5 vs 23.4 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 Cottonwood Canyon Elementary and Kathryn Newport Middle?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Lake Elsinore and Menifee in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary: 813. Kathryn Newport Middle: 965. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Canyon Elementary and Kathryn Newport Middle rank in California?
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary is 2153rd of 5,693 and Kathryn Newport Middle is 872nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).