El Cerrito Middle vs Santiago High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Cerrito Middle
Corona · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,218 students
Santiago High
Corona · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,577 students
| Measure | El Cerrito Middle Corona, California | Santiago High Corona, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #400 of 1,334 | #443 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7357 of 15,369 | #8954 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,218 | 3,577 |
| Enrollment | 1,218 | 3,577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Corona | Corona |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Cerrito Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 47.9).
- •Santiago High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •El Cerrito Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 63.2%).
- •Santiago High does better on students per teacher (25.4 vs 27.1).
- •Santiago High is the larger school with 3,577 students compared with 1,218.
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 Cerrito Middle better than Santiago High?
On the Success Index (US), El Cerrito Middle ranks higher (51.3 vs 47.9 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 Cerrito Middle and Santiago High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Corona and Corona in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Cerrito Middle: 1,218. Santiago High: 3,577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Cerrito Middle and Santiago High rank in California?
El Cerrito Middle is 400th of 1,334 and Santiago High is 443rd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).