El Portal Middle vs Escalon Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 980 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Portal Middle
Escalon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
587 students
Escalon Charter Academy
Escalon · Charter other · Grades K–12
368 students
| Measure | El Portal Middle Escalon, California | Escalon Charter Academy Escalon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #607 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #10523 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 587 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 22.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 27% |
| city | Escalon | Escalon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Portal Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Escalon Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Escalon Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 55.4%).
- •El Portal Middle does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 24.5).
- •El Portal Middle is the larger school with 587 students compared with 368.
- •El Portal Middle is a public school while Escalon Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Portal Middle better than Escalon Charter Academy?
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 Portal Middle and Escalon Charter Academy?
About 980 m in a straight line, between Escalon and Escalon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Portal Middle: 587. Escalon Charter Academy: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Portal Middle and Escalon Charter Academy rank in California?
El Portal Middle is 607th of 1,334 and Escalon Charter Academy is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).