Dorothy McElhinney Middle vs Susan La Vorgna Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 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
Susan La Vorgna Elementary
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
649 students
| Measure | Dorothy McElhinney Middle Murrieta, California | Susan La Vorgna Elementary Winchester, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 1,334 | #1611 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4903 of 15,369 | #21203 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,451 | 649 |
| Enrollment | 1,451 | 649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 52% |
| city | Murrieta | Winchester |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorothy McElhinney Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 55.7).
- •Dorothy McElhinney Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Dorothy McElhinney Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 59%).
- •Susan La Vorgna Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 46.2%).
- •Susan La Vorgna Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 25.0).
- •Dorothy McElhinney Middle is the larger school with 1,451 students compared with 649.
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 Susan La Vorgna Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dorothy McElhinney Middle ranks higher (62.6 vs 55.7 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 Susan La Vorgna Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Murrieta and Winchester in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy McElhinney Middle: 1,451. Susan La Vorgna Elementary: 649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy McElhinney Middle and Susan La Vorgna Elementary rank in California?
Dorothy McElhinney Middle is 281st of 1,334 and Susan La Vorgna Elementary is 1611th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).