Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary vs James L. Day Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
828 students
James L. Day Middle
Temecula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
932 students
| Measure | Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary Murrieta, California | James L. Day Middle Temecula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1781 of 5,693 | #291 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #23538 of 50,301 | #5180 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 828 | 932 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 932 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 51% |
| city | Murrieta | Temecula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James L. Day Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 52.3).
- •Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •James L. Day Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •James L. Day Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 62.3%).
- •James L. Day Middle does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 24.4).
- •James L. Day Middle is the larger school with 932 students compared with 828.
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 Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary better than James L. Day Middle?
On the Success Index (US), James L. Day Middle ranks higher (61.3 vs 52.3 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 Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary and James L. Day Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Murrieta and Temecula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary: 828. James L. Day Middle: 932. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary and James L. Day Middle rank in California?
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary is 1781st of 5,693 and James L. Day Middle is 291st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).