El Portal Middle vs Van Allen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.4 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
Van Allen Elementary
Escalon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
325 students
| Measure | El Portal Middle Escalon, California | Van Allen Elementary Escalon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #607 of 1,334 | #1830 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10523 of 15,369 | #24365 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 587 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 52% |
| city | Escalon | Escalon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Allen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 36.6).
- •Van Allen Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Van Allen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Van Allen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 55.4%).
- •El Portal Middle does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 21.7).
- •El Portal Middle is the larger school with 587 students compared with 325.
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 Van Allen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Van Allen Elementary ranks higher (51.2 vs 36.6 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 Portal Middle and Van Allen Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Escalon and Escalon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Portal Middle: 587. Van Allen Elementary: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Portal Middle and Van Allen Elementary rank in California?
El Portal Middle is 607th of 1,334 and Van Allen Elementary is 1830th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).