El Rancho Charter vs Santiago Charter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Rancho Charter
Anaheim · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
1,144 students
Santiago Charter Middle
Orange · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
1,137 students
| Measure | El Rancho Charter Anaheim, California | Santiago Charter Middle Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 1,334 | #734 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3117 of 15,369 | #12006 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,144 | 1,137 |
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 1,137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 30.1 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 30% |
| city | Anaheim | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Rancho Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 29.6).
- •El Rancho Charter does better on math proficiency (66% vs 30%).
- •El Rancho Charter does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 43%).
- •El Rancho Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 65.9%).
- •Santiago Charter Middle does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 30.1).
- •El Rancho Charter is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 1,137.
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 Rancho Charter better than Santiago Charter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), El Rancho Charter ranks higher (71.0 vs 29.6 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 Rancho Charter and Santiago Charter Middle?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Anaheim and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Rancho Charter: 1,144. Santiago Charter Middle: 1,137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Rancho Charter and Santiago Charter Middle rank in California?
El Rancho Charter is 172nd of 1,334 and Santiago Charter Middle is 734th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).