Laton Middle vs Monroe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laton Middle
Laton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
154 students
Monroe Elementary
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
611 students
| Measure | Laton Middle Laton, California | Monroe Elementary Hanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #944 of 1,334 | #2687 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13636 of 15,369 | #33166 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 154 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 154 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 48% |
| city | Laton | Hanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monroe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.2 vs 20.8).
- •Monroe Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Monroe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Monroe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 87.7%).
- •Laton Middle does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 23.5).
- •Monroe Elementary is the larger school with 611 students compared with 154.
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 Laton Middle better than Monroe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monroe Elementary ranks higher (38.2 vs 20.8 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 Laton Middle and Monroe Elementary?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Laton and Hanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laton Middle: 154. Monroe Elementary: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laton Middle and Monroe Elementary rank in California?
Laton Middle is 944th of 1,334 and Monroe Elementary is 2687th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).