Emilie J. Ross Middle vs Empire Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emilie J. Ross Middle
Hughson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
458 students
Empire Elementary
Empire · Public elementary · Grades K–6
384 students
| Measure | Emilie J. Ross Middle Hughson, California | Empire Elementary Empire, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #717 of 1,334 | #5114 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11880 of 15,369 | #48170 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 458 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 89.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 24% |
| city | Hughson | Empire |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emilie J. Ross Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 13.8).
- •Emilie J. Ross Middle does better on math proficiency (25% vs 24%).
- •Emilie J. Ross Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 28%).
- •Emilie J. Ross Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 89.6%).
- •Emilie J. Ross Middle does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 24.0).
- •Emilie J. Ross Middle is the larger school with 458 students compared with 384.
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 Emilie J. Ross Middle better than Empire Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Emilie J. Ross Middle ranks higher (30.2 vs 13.8 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 Emilie J. Ross Middle and Empire Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Hughson and Empire in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emilie J. Ross Middle: 458. Empire Elementary: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emilie J. Ross Middle and Empire Elementary rank in California?
Emilie J. Ross Middle is 717th of 1,334 and Empire Elementary is 5114th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).