Discovery Bay Elementary vs Excelsior Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Bay Elementary
Discovery Bay · Public elementary · Grades K–5
417 students
Excelsior Middle
Byron · Public middle · Grades 6–8
377 students
| Measure | Discovery Bay Elementary Discovery Bay, California | Excelsior Middle Byron, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1107 of 5,693 | #417 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14779 of 50,301 | #7626 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 417 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 40% |
| city | Discovery Bay | Byron |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Bay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 50.1).
- •Discovery Bay Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Discovery Bay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Excelsior Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 41.2%).
- •Excelsior Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.9).
- •Discovery Bay Elementary is the larger school with 417 students compared with 377.
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 Discovery Bay Elementary better than Excelsior Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Bay Elementary ranks higher (65.0 vs 50.1 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 Discovery Bay Elementary and Excelsior Middle?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Discovery Bay and Byron in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Bay Elementary: 417. Excelsior Middle: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Bay Elementary and Excelsior Middle rank in California?
Discovery Bay Elementary is 1107th of 5,693 and Excelsior Middle is 417th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).