Kermit McKenzie Intermediate vs Lange (Dorothea) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kermit McKenzie Intermediate
Guadalupe · Public middle · Grades 4–8
585 students
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary
Nipomo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
577 students
| Measure | Kermit McKenzie Intermediate Guadalupe, California | Lange (Dorothea) Elementary Nipomo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1211 of 1,334 | #3011 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14883 of 15,369 | #36194 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 585 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 36% |
| city | Guadalupe | Nipomo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lange (Dorothea) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 12.2).
- •Lange (Dorothea) Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 12%).
- •Lange (Dorothea) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 25%).
- •Lange (Dorothea) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 87.9%).
- •Kermit McKenzie Intermediate does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 23.1).
- •Kermit McKenzie Intermediate is the larger school with 585 students compared with 577.
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 Kermit McKenzie Intermediate better than Lange (Dorothea) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lange (Dorothea) Elementary ranks higher (33.6 vs 12.2 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 Kermit McKenzie Intermediate and Lange (Dorothea) Elementary?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Guadalupe and Nipomo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kermit McKenzie Intermediate: 585. Lange (Dorothea) Elementary: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kermit McKenzie Intermediate and Lange (Dorothea) Elementary rank in California?
Kermit McKenzie Intermediate is 1211th of 1,334 and Lange (Dorothea) Elementary is 3011th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).