Lime Street Elementary vs Ranchero Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lime Street Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
887 students
Ranchero Middle
Hesperia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,140 students
| Measure | Lime Street Elementary Hesperia, California | Ranchero Middle Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5459 of 5,693 | #1123 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49404 of 50,301 | #14543 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 887 | 1,140 |
| Enrollment | 887 | 1,140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 16% |
| city | Hesperia | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ranchero Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.2 vs 10.2).
- •Ranchero Middle does better on math proficiency (16% vs 14%).
- •Ranchero Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Ranchero Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 86.6%).
- •Ranchero Middle does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.6).
- •Ranchero Middle is the larger school with 1,140 students compared with 887.
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 Lime Street Elementary better than Ranchero Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ranchero Middle ranks higher (15.2 vs 10.2 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 Lime Street Elementary and Ranchero Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lime Street Elementary: 887. Ranchero Middle: 1,140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lime Street Elementary and Ranchero Middle rank in California?
Lime Street Elementary is 5459th of 5,693 and Ranchero Middle is 1123rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).