Dorothy McElhinney Middle vs Katherine L. Albiani Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 655 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothy McElhinney Middle
Murrieta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,451 students
Katherine L. Albiani Middle
Elk Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,447 students
| Measure | Dorothy McElhinney Middle Murrieta, California | Katherine L. Albiani Middle Elk Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #281 of 1,334 | #196 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4903 of 15,369 | #3534 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,451 | 1,447 |
| Enrollment | 1,451 | 1,447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 60% |
| city | Murrieta | Elk Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Katherine L. Albiani Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 62.6).
- •Katherine L. Albiani Middle does better on math proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Katherine L. Albiani Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 69%).
- •Katherine L. Albiani Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 46.2%).
- •Katherine L. Albiani Middle does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 25.0).
- •Dorothy McElhinney Middle is the larger school with 1,451 students compared with 1,447.
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 Dorothy McElhinney Middle better than Katherine L. Albiani Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Katherine L. Albiani Middle ranks higher (69.1 vs 62.6 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 Dorothy McElhinney Middle and Katherine L. Albiani Middle?
About 655 km in a straight line, between Murrieta and Elk Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy McElhinney Middle: 1,451. Katherine L. Albiani Middle: 1,447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy McElhinney Middle and Katherine L. Albiani Middle rank in California?
Dorothy McElhinney Middle is 281st of 1,334 and Katherine L. Albiani Middle is 196th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).