Dartmouth Middle vs Jacob Wiens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dartmouth Middle
Hemet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,113 students
Jacob Wiens Elementary
Hemet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students
| Measure | Dartmouth Middle Hemet, California | Jacob Wiens Elementary Hemet, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #952 of 1,334 | #5501 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13668 of 15,369 | #49560 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,113 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 1,113 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 19% |
| city | Hemet | Hemet |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dartmouth Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 9.6).
- •Dartmouth Middle does better on math proficiency (23% vs 19%).
- •Dartmouth Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 25%).
- •Dartmouth Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 96.4%).
- •Jacob Wiens Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 24.7).
- •Dartmouth Middle is the larger school with 1,113 students compared with 580.
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 Dartmouth Middle better than Jacob Wiens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dartmouth Middle ranks higher (20.6 vs 9.6 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 Dartmouth Middle and Jacob Wiens Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Hemet and Hemet in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dartmouth Middle: 1,113. Jacob Wiens Elementary: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dartmouth Middle and Jacob Wiens Elementary rank in California?
Dartmouth Middle is 952nd of 1,334 and Jacob Wiens Elementary is 5501st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).