Farr Avenue Elementary vs Mission Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 568 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farr Avenue Elementary
Escondido · Public elementary · Grades K–5
513 students
Mission Middle
Escondido · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students
| Measure | Farr Avenue Elementary Escondido, California | Mission Middle Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4431 of 5,693 | #957 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #45090 of 50,301 | #13697 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 513 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| city | Escondido | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.6 vs 20.5).
- •Farr Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Mission Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 29%).
- •Farr Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.5% vs 95.9%).
- •Farr Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.4).
- •Mission Middle is the larger school with 855 students compared with 513.
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 Farr Avenue Elementary better than Mission 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 Farr Avenue Elementary and Mission Middle?
About 568 m in a straight line, between Escondido and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farr Avenue Elementary: 513. Mission Middle: 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farr Avenue Elementary and Mission Middle rank in California?
Farr Avenue Elementary is 4431st of 5,693 and Mission Middle is 957th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).