Dartmouth Middle vs Little Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 782 m 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
Little Lake Elementary
Hemet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
734 students
| Measure | Dartmouth Middle Hemet, California | Little Lake Elementary Hemet, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #952 of 1,334 | #4789 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13668 of 15,369 | #46871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,113 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 1,113 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 21% |
| city | Hemet | Hemet |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dartmouth Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 16.5).
- •Dartmouth Middle does better on math proficiency (23% vs 21%).
- •Dartmouth Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •Dartmouth Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 87.6%).
- •Little Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 24.7).
- •Dartmouth Middle is the larger school with 1,113 students compared with 734.
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 Little Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dartmouth Middle ranks higher (20.6 vs 16.5 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 Little Lake Elementary?
About 782 m in a straight line, between Hemet and Hemet in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dartmouth Middle: 1,113. Little Lake Elementary: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dartmouth Middle and Little Lake Elementary rank in California?
Dartmouth Middle is 952nd of 1,334 and Little Lake Elementary is 4789th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).