El Monte Middle vs McCord Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Monte Middle
Orosi · Public middle · Grades 6–8
844 students
McCord Elementary
Orange Cove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
| Measure | El Monte Middle Orosi, California | McCord Elementary Orange Cove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #930 of 1,334 | #4206 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13562 of 15,369 | #43978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 844 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 844 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| city | Orosi | Orange Cove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.3 vs 21.4).
- •McCord Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •McCord Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •El Monte Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97% vs 97.7%).
- •El Monte Middle does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 23.7).
- •El Monte Middle is the larger school with 844 students compared with 426.
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 Monte Middle better than McCord Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are El Monte Middle and McCord Elementary?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Orosi and Orange Cove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Monte Middle: 844. McCord Elementary: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Monte Middle and McCord Elementary rank in California?
El Monte Middle is 930th of 1,334 and McCord Elementary is 4206th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).