Dorothy McElhinney Middle vs Lisa J. Mails Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 312 m 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
Lisa J. Mails Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,006 students
| Measure | Dorothy McElhinney Middle Murrieta, California | Lisa J. Mails Elementary Murrieta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 1,334 | #1268 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4903 of 15,369 | #16862 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,451 | 1,006 |
| Enrollment | 1,451 | 1,006 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 61% |
| city | Murrieta | Murrieta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.6 vs 61.9).
- •Lisa J. Mails Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Dorothy McElhinney Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 64%).
- •Lisa J. Mails Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 46.2%).
- •Dorothy McElhinney Middle does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 26.5).
- •Dorothy McElhinney Middle is the larger school with 1,451 students compared with 1,006.
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 Lisa J. Mails Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dorothy McElhinney Middle and Lisa J. Mails Elementary?
About 312 m in a straight line, between Murrieta and Murrieta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy McElhinney Middle: 1,451. Lisa J. Mails Elementary: 1,006. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy McElhinney Middle and Lisa J. Mails Elementary rank in California?
Dorothy McElhinney Middle is 281st of 1,334 and Lisa J. Mails Elementary is 1268th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).