Elsinore Middle vs Somerset Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 554 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
Somerset Middle
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
947 students
| Measure | Elsinore Middle Lake Elsinore, California | Somerset Middle Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1096 of 1,334 | #668 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14460 of 15,369 | #11388 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% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 34% |
| city | Lake Elsinore | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 15.8).
- •Somerset Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Somerset Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 31%).
- •Somerset Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 81%).
- •Somerset Middle does better on students per teacher (21.0 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 Somerset Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Middle ranks higher (32.6 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 Somerset Middle?
About 554 km in a straight line, between Lake Elsinore and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elsinore Middle: 947. Somerset Middle: 947. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elsinore Middle and Somerset Middle rank in California?
Elsinore Middle is 1096th of 1,334 and Somerset Middle is 668th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).