Erle Stanley Gardner Middle vs George K. Porter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 154 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle
Temecula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,008 students
George K. Porter Middle
Granada Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,009 students
| Measure | Erle Stanley Gardner Middle Temecula, California | George K. Porter Middle Granada Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 1,334 | #461 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3495 of 15,369 | #8251 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,008 | 1,009 |
| Enrollment | 1,008 | 1,009 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 44% |
| city | Temecula | Granada Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Erle Stanley Gardner Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 47.2).
- •Erle Stanley Gardner Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Erle Stanley Gardner Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Erle Stanley Gardner Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 74.5%).
- •George K. Porter Middle does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 24.0).
- •George K. Porter Middle is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 1,008.
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 Erle Stanley Gardner Middle better than George K. Porter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Erle Stanley Gardner Middle ranks higher (69.3 vs 47.2 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 Erle Stanley Gardner Middle and George K. Porter Middle?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Temecula and Granada Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle: 1,008. George K. Porter Middle: 1,009. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erle Stanley Gardner Middle and George K. Porter Middle rank in California?
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle is 193rd of 1,334 and George K. Porter Middle is 461st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).