Holtville Middle vs Ready Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 881 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holtville Middle
Holtville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
257 students
Ready Springs Elementary
Penn Valley · Public middle · Grades 4–8
255 students
| Measure | Holtville Middle Holtville, California | Ready Springs Elementary Penn Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #490 of 1,334 | #502 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8809 of 15,369 | #8945 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 257 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 38% |
| city | Holtville | Penn Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (44.6 vs 44.0).
- •Holtville Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 38%).
- •Holtville Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Ready Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 81.3%).
- •Holtville Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.6).
- •Holtville Middle is the larger school with 257 students compared with 255.
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 Holtville Middle better than Ready Springs Elementary?
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 Holtville Middle and Ready Springs Elementary?
About 881 km in a straight line, between Holtville and Penn Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holtville Middle: 257. Ready Springs Elementary: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holtville Middle and Ready Springs Elementary rank in California?
Holtville Middle is 490th of 1,334 and Ready Springs Elementary is 502nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).