Empire Elementary vs Norman N. Glick Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 970 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empire Elementary
Empire · Public elementary · Grades K–6
384 students
Norman N. Glick Middle
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 7–8
602 students
| Measure | Empire Elementary Empire, California | Norman N. Glick Middle Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5114 of 5,693 | #920 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48170 of 50,301 | #13511 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 384 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 80.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 22% |
| city | Empire | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norman N. Glick Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.6 vs 13.8).
- •Empire Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Norman N. Glick Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 28%).
- •Norman N. Glick Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.6% vs 89.6%).
- •Norman N. Glick Middle does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 24.0).
- •Norman N. Glick Middle is the larger school with 602 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 Empire Elementary better than Norman N. Glick Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Norman N. Glick Middle ranks higher (21.6 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 Empire Elementary and Norman N. Glick Middle?
About 970 m in a straight line, between Empire and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empire Elementary: 384. Norman N. Glick Middle: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empire Elementary and Norman N. Glick Middle rank in California?
Empire Elementary is 5114th of 5,693 and Norman N. Glick Middle is 920th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).