Erle Stanley Gardner Middle vs Great Oak High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 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
Great Oak High
Temecula · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,946 students
| Measure | Erle Stanley Gardner Middle Temecula, California | Great Oak High Temecula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #193 of 1,334 | #122 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3495 of 15,369 | #3428 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,008 | 2,946 |
| Enrollment | 1,008 | 2,946 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| city | Temecula | Temecula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.3 vs 69.5).
- •Erle Stanley Gardner Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Great Oak High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 72%).
- •Great Oak High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 36.4%).
- •Erle Stanley Gardner Middle does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 25.2).
- •Great Oak High is the larger school with 2,946 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 Great Oak High?
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 Erle Stanley Gardner Middle and Great Oak High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Temecula and Temecula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle: 1,008. Great Oak High: 2,946. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erle Stanley Gardner Middle and Great Oak High rank in California?
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle is 193rd of 1,334 and Great Oak High is 122nd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).