Dairyland Elementary vs El Tejon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 271 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dairyland Elementary
Chowchilla · Public middle · Grades 4–8
216 students
El Tejon Elementary
Lebec · Public middle · Grades 5–8
221 students
| Measure | Dairyland Elementary Chowchilla, California | El Tejon Elementary Lebec, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #453 of 1,334 | #729 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8137 of 15,369 | #11978 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 216 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| city | Chowchilla | Lebec |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dairyland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 29.7).
- •Dairyland Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Dairyland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Dairyland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 83.7%).
- •El Tejon Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 21.6).
- •El Tejon Elementary is the larger school with 221 students compared with 216.
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 Dairyland Elementary better than El Tejon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dairyland Elementary ranks higher (47.7 vs 29.7 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 Dairyland Elementary and El Tejon Elementary?
About 271 km in a straight line, between Chowchilla and Lebec in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dairyland Elementary: 216. El Tejon Elementary: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dairyland Elementary and El Tejon Elementary rank in California?
Dairyland Elementary is 453rd of 1,334 and El Tejon Elementary is 729th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).