Kathryn Newport Middle vs Ridgemoor Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kathryn Newport Middle
Menifee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
965 students
Ridgemoor Elementary
Sun City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
772 students
| Measure | Kathryn Newport Middle Menifee, California | Ridgemoor Elementary Sun City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #872 of 1,334 | #2241 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13144 of 15,369 | #29159 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 965 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 965 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.9% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Menifee | Sun City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgemoor Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 23.4).
- •Kathryn Newport Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.9% vs 69.2%).
- •Ridgemoor Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.7).
- •Kathryn Newport Middle is the larger school with 965 students compared with 772.
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 Kathryn Newport Middle better than Ridgemoor Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgemoor Elementary ranks higher (44.2 vs 23.4 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 Kathryn Newport Middle and Ridgemoor Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Menifee and Sun City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kathryn Newport Middle: 965. Ridgemoor Elementary: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kathryn Newport Middle and Ridgemoor Elementary rank in California?
Kathryn Newport Middle is 872nd of 1,334 and Ridgemoor Elementary is 2241st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).