Emilie J. Ross Middle vs La Rosa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.0 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
La Rosa Elementary
Ceres · Public elementary · Grades K–6
516 students
| Measure | Emilie J. Ross Middle Hughson, California | La Rosa Elementary Ceres, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #717 of 1,334 | #2848 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11880 of 15,369 | #34758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 458 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 46% |
| city | Hughson | Ceres |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Rosa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 30.2).
- •La Rosa Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 25%).
- •La Rosa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •Emilie J. Ross Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 83.9%).
- •Emilie J. Ross Middle does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 24.6).
- •La Rosa Elementary is the larger school with 516 students compared with 458.
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 La Rosa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Rosa Elementary ranks higher (35.8 vs 30.2 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 La Rosa Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Hughson and Ceres in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emilie J. Ross Middle: 458. La Rosa Elementary: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emilie J. Ross Middle and La Rosa Elementary rank in California?
Emilie J. Ross Middle is 717th of 1,334 and La Rosa Elementary is 2848th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).