Las Animas Elementary vs Solorsano Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Las Animas Elementary
Gilroy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
800 students
Solorsano Middle
Gilroy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
749 students
| Measure | Las Animas Elementary Gilroy, California | Solorsano Middle Gilroy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1180 of 5,693 | #498 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15677 of 50,301 | #8896 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 800 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 800 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 43% |
| city | Gilroy | Gilroy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Las Animas Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 44.2).
- •Las Animas Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 43%).
- •Las Animas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 46%).
- •Las Animas Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 48.9%).
- •Solorsano Middle does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.2).
- •Las Animas Elementary is the larger school with 800 students compared with 749.
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 Las Animas Elementary better than Solorsano Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Las Animas Elementary ranks higher (63.7 vs 44.2 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 Las Animas Elementary and Solorsano Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Gilroy and Gilroy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Las Animas Elementary: 800. Solorsano Middle: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Las Animas Elementary and Solorsano Middle rank in California?
Las Animas Elementary is 1180th of 5,693 and Solorsano Middle is 498th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).