Dorothy McElhinney Middle vs Sally Buselt Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.3 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
Sally Buselt Elementary
Menifee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
| Measure | Dorothy McElhinney Middle Murrieta, California | Sally Buselt Elementary Menifee, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 1,334 | #2497 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4903 of 15,369 | #31615 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,451 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 1,451 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | – |
| Math proficiency | 56% | – |
| city | Murrieta | Menifee |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorothy McElhinney Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 40.5).
- •Dorothy McElhinney Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 50%).
- •Sally Buselt Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 25.0).
- •Dorothy McElhinney Middle is the larger school with 1,451 students compared with 374.
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 Sally Buselt Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dorothy McElhinney Middle ranks higher (62.6 vs 40.5 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 Sally Buselt Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Murrieta and Menifee in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy McElhinney Middle: 1,451. Sally Buselt Elementary: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy McElhinney Middle and Sally Buselt Elementary rank in California?
Dorothy McElhinney Middle is 281st of 1,334 and Sally Buselt Elementary is 2497th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).