Elsinore Middle vs Helen Stacey Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 63 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elsinore Middle
Lake Elsinore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
947 students
Helen Stacey Middle
Huntington Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
947 students
| Measure | Elsinore Middle Lake Elsinore, California | Helen Stacey Middle Huntington Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1096 of 1,334 | #378 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14460 of 15,369 | #7039 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 947 | 947 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 947 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 56% |
| city | Lake Elsinore | Huntington Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen Stacey Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 15.8).
- •Helen Stacey Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 22%).
- •Helen Stacey Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 31%).
- •Helen Stacey Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 81%).
- •Helen Stacey Middle does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 27.1).
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 Elsinore Middle better than Helen Stacey Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Helen Stacey Middle ranks higher (52.8 vs 15.8 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 Elsinore Middle and Helen Stacey Middle?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Lake Elsinore and Huntington Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elsinore Middle: 947. Helen Stacey Middle: 947. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elsinore Middle and Helen Stacey Middle rank in California?
Elsinore Middle is 1096th of 1,334 and Helen Stacey Middle is 378th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).