Lone Hill Middle vs Royal Oak Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lone Hill Middle
San Dimas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
870 students
Royal Oak Middle
Covina · Public middle · Grades 7–8
610 students
| Measure | Lone Hill Middle San Dimas, California | Royal Oak Middle Covina, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #273 of 1,334 | #524 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4864 of 15,369 | #9233 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 870 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 870 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 46% |
| city | San Dimas | Covina |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lone Hill Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 42.7).
- •Lone Hill Middle does better on math proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Lone Hill Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Lone Hill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 74.1%).
- •Royal Oak Middle does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 23.5).
- •Lone Hill Middle is the larger school with 870 students compared with 610.
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 Lone Hill Middle better than Royal Oak Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lone Hill Middle ranks higher (62.8 vs 42.7 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 Lone Hill Middle and Royal Oak Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between San Dimas and Covina in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lone Hill Middle: 870. Royal Oak Middle: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lone Hill Middle and Royal Oak Middle rank in California?
Lone Hill Middle is 273rd of 1,334 and Royal Oak Middle is 524th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).