Las Palmas Middle vs Mills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 586 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Las Palmas Middle
Covina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
887 students
Mills Middle
Rancho Cordova · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students
| Measure | Las Palmas Middle Covina, California | Mills Middle Rancho Cordova, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #693 of 1,334 | #1139 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11645 of 15,369 | #14583 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 887 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 887 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 19% |
| city | Covina | Rancho Cordova |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Las Palmas Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.4 vs 14.9).
- •Las Palmas Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Las Palmas Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 29%).
- •Las Palmas Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 82.8%).
- •Mills Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.7).
- •Las Palmas Middle is the larger school with 887 students compared with 886.
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 Palmas Middle better than Mills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Las Palmas Middle ranks higher (31.4 vs 14.9 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 Palmas Middle and Mills Middle?
About 586 km in a straight line, between Covina and Rancho Cordova in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Las Palmas Middle: 887. Mills Middle: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Las Palmas Middle and Mills Middle rank in California?
Las Palmas Middle is 693rd of 1,334 and Mills Middle is 1139th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).