Las Palmitas Elementary vs Toro Canyon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Las Palmitas Elementary
Thermal · Public elementary · Grades K–6
570 students
Toro Canyon Middle
Thermal · Public middle · Grades 7–8
989 students
| Measure | Las Palmitas Elementary Thermal, California | Toro Canyon Middle Thermal, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5647 of 5,693 | #1329 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #50043 of 50,301 | #15288 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 570 | 989 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 14% |
| city | Thermal | Thermal |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (6.9 vs 6.4).
- •Las Palmitas Elementary does better on math proficiency (15% vs 14%).
- •Las Palmitas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Las Palmitas Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.5% vs 97.1%).
- •Toro Canyon Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 24.8).
- •Toro Canyon Middle is the larger school with 989 students compared with 570.
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 Palmitas Elementary better than Toro Canyon Middle?
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 Las Palmitas Elementary and Toro Canyon Middle?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Thermal and Thermal in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Las Palmitas Elementary: 570. Toro Canyon Middle: 989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Las Palmitas Elementary and Toro Canyon Middle rank in California?
Las Palmitas Elementary is 5647th of 5,693 and Toro Canyon Middle is 1329th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).