David A. Brown Middle vs Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David A. Brown Middle
Wildomar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,030 students
Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy
Lake Elsinore · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
440 students
| Measure | David A. Brown Middle Wildomar, California | Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy Lake Elsinore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #971 of 1,334 | #4081 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13787 of 15,369 | #43281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,030 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 1,030 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.9% | 65.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 40.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 24.5% |
| city | Wildomar | Lake Elsinore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 19.9).
- •Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 20%).
- •David A. Brown Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34.5%).
- •Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 78.9%).
- •David A. Brown Middle does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 40.0).
- •David A. Brown Middle is the larger school with 1,030 students compared with 440.
- •David A. Brown Middle is a public school while Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 David A. Brown Middle better than Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy ranks higher (22.5 vs 19.9 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 David A. Brown Middle and Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Wildomar and Lake Elsinore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David A. Brown Middle: 1,030. Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David A. Brown Middle and Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy rank in California?
David A. Brown Middle is 971st of 1,334 and Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy is 4081st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).