Delta Sierra Middle vs Elkhorn
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delta Sierra Middle
Stockton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
563 students
Elkhorn
Stockton · Public middle · Grades 4–8
263 students
| Measure | Delta Sierra Middle Stockton, California | Elkhorn Stockton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1236 of 1,334 | #113 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14982 of 15,369 | #1988 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 563 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 94% |
| city | Stockton | Stockton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elkhorn scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 11.3).
- •Elkhorn does better on math proficiency (94% vs 11%).
- •Elkhorn does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 27%).
- •Elkhorn does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 92.5%).
- •Delta Sierra Middle does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 26.3).
- •Delta Sierra Middle is the larger school with 563 students compared with 263.
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 Delta Sierra Middle better than Elkhorn?
On the Success Index (US), Elkhorn ranks higher (77.0 vs 11.3 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 Delta Sierra Middle and Elkhorn?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Stockton and Stockton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delta Sierra Middle: 563. Elkhorn: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delta Sierra Middle and Elkhorn rank in California?
Delta Sierra Middle is 1236th of 1,334 and Elkhorn is 113th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).