Elsinore Middle vs Railroad Canyon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 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
Railroad Canyon Elementary
Lake Elsinore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
873 students
| Measure | Elsinore Middle Lake Elsinore, California | Railroad Canyon Elementary Lake Elsinore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1096 of 1,334 | #4305 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14460 of 15,369 | #44481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 947 | 873 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 873 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 31% |
| city | Lake Elsinore | Lake Elsinore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Railroad Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 15.8).
- •Railroad Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Railroad Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Elsinore Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 83.2%).
- •Railroad Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 27.1).
- •Elsinore Middle is the larger school with 947 students compared with 873.
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 Railroad Canyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Railroad Canyon Elementary ranks higher (20.6 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 Railroad Canyon Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Lake Elsinore and Lake Elsinore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elsinore Middle: 947. Railroad Canyon Elementary: 873. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elsinore Middle and Railroad Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Elsinore Middle is 1096th of 1,334 and Railroad Canyon Elementary is 4305th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).