El Portal Middle vs Valley Home Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.6 km 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
Valley Home Elementary
Valley Home · Public elementary · Grades K–8
191 students
| Measure | El Portal Middle Escalon, California | Valley Home Elementary Valley Home, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #607 of 1,334 | #2796 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10523 of 15,369 | #34287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 587 | 191 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| city | Escalon | Valley Home |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (36.6 vs 36.6).
- •Valley Home Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •El Portal Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Valley Home Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 55.4%).
- •El Portal Middle does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 21.2).
- •El Portal Middle is the larger school with 587 students compared with 191.
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 Valley Home 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 Portal Middle and Valley Home Elementary?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Escalon and Valley Home in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Portal Middle: 587. Valley Home Elementary: 191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Portal Middle and Valley Home Elementary rank in California?
El Portal Middle is 607th of 1,334 and Valley Home Elementary is 2796th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).