Empire Springs Charter vs James L. Day Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empire Springs Charter
Temecula · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,854 students
James L. Day Middle
Temecula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
932 students
| Measure | Empire Springs Charter Temecula, California | James L. Day Middle Temecula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #291 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #5180 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,854 | 932 |
| Enrollment | 1,854 | 932 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 28.1 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 51% |
| city | Temecula | Temecula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James L. Day Middle does better on math proficiency (51% vs 23%).
- •James L. Day Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 46%).
- •James L. Day Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 60.6%).
- •James L. Day Middle does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 28.1).
- •Empire Springs Charter is the larger school with 1,854 students compared with 932.
- •Empire Springs Charter is a charter school while James L. Day Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Springs Charter better than James L. Day Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Empire Springs Charter and James L. Day Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Temecula and Temecula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empire Springs Charter: 1,854. James L. Day Middle: 932. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empire Springs Charter and James L. Day Middle rank in California?
Empire Springs Charter is unranked and James L. Day Middle is 291st of 1,334 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).