Granada Middle vs Toro Canyon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 175 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granada Middle
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
989 students
Toro Canyon Middle
Thermal · Public middle · Grades 7–8
989 students
| Measure | Granada Middle Whittier, California | Toro Canyon Middle Thermal, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #327 of 1,334 | #1329 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5968 of 15,369 | #15288 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 989 | 989 |
| Enrollment | 989 | 989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 14% |
| city | Whittier | Thermal |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Granada Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 6.4).
- •Granada Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 14%).
- •Granada Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 16%).
- •Granada Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 97.1%).
- •Granada Middle does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 22.0).
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 Granada Middle better than Toro Canyon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Granada Middle ranks higher (57.7 vs 6.4 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 Granada Middle and Toro Canyon Middle?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Thermal in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granada Middle: 989. Toro Canyon Middle: 989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granada Middle and Toro Canyon Middle rank in California?
Granada Middle is 327th of 1,334 and Toro Canyon Middle is 1329th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).