El Dorado Elementary vs Piute Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Dorado Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
766 students
Piute Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
729 students
| Measure | El Dorado Elementary Lancaster, California | Piute Middle Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5177 of 5,693 | #1303 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48375 of 50,301 | #15219 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 766 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 766 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 5% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Dorado Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.3 vs 8.2).
- •El Dorado Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 5%).
- •El Dorado Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Piute Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.2% vs 95%).
- •Piute Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 26.4).
- •El Dorado Elementary is the larger school with 766 students compared with 729.
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 Dorado Elementary better than Piute Middle?
On the Success Index (US), El Dorado Elementary ranks higher (13.3 vs 8.2 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 Dorado Elementary and Piute Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Dorado Elementary: 766. Piute Middle: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Dorado Elementary and Piute Middle rank in California?
El Dorado Elementary is 5177th of 5,693 and Piute Middle is 1303rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).