Dent Elementary vs El Portal Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dent Elementary
Escalon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
671 students
El Portal Middle
Escalon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
587 students
| Measure | Dent Elementary Escalon, California | El Portal Middle Escalon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2377 of 5,693 | #607 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #30473 of 50,301 | #10523 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 671 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 30% |
| city | Escalon | Escalon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dent Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 36.6).
- •Dent Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Dent Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 55.4%).
- •El Portal Middle does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 21.0).
- •Dent Elementary is the larger school with 671 students compared with 587.
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 Dent Elementary better than El Portal Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dent Elementary ranks higher (42.2 vs 36.6 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 Dent Elementary and El Portal Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Escalon and Escalon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dent Elementary: 671. El Portal Middle: 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dent Elementary and El Portal Middle rank in California?
Dent Elementary is 2377th of 5,693 and El Portal Middle is 607th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).