El Capitan High vs Tierra del Sol Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Capitan High
Lakeside · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,810 students
Tierra del Sol Middle
Lakeside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
713 students
| Measure | El Capitan High Lakeside, California | Tierra del Sol Middle Lakeside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #523 of 1,343 | #577 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10361 of 16,910 | #9980 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,810 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 1,810 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 29% |
| city | Lakeside | Lakeside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Capitan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 39.3).
- •El Capitan High does better on math proficiency (31% vs 29%).
- •El Capitan High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 44%).
- •Tierra del Sol Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 52.2%).
- •Tierra del Sol Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 22.1).
- •El Capitan High is the larger school with 1,810 students compared with 713.
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 El Capitan High better than Tierra del Sol Middle?
On the Success Index (US), El Capitan High ranks higher (42.4 vs 39.3 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 El Capitan High and Tierra del Sol Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lakeside and Lakeside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Capitan High: 1,810. Tierra del Sol Middle: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Capitan High and Tierra del Sol Middle rank in California?
El Capitan High is 523rd of 1,343 and Tierra del Sol Middle is 577th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).