Los Molinos Elementary vs Newton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Molinos Elementary
Hacienda Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
505 students
Newton Middle
Hacienda Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
565 students
| Measure | Los Molinos Elementary Hacienda Heights, California | Newton Middle Hacienda Heights, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #857 of 5,693 | #542 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11803 of 50,301 | #9518 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 505 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 35% |
| city | Hacienda Heights | Hacienda Heights |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Molinos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 41.4).
- •Los Molinos Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 35%).
- •Los Molinos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 60%).
- •Los Molinos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 67.4%).
- •Newton Middle does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.0).
- •Newton Middle is the larger school with 565 students compared with 505.
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 Los Molinos Elementary better than Newton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Los Molinos Elementary ranks higher (69.3 vs 41.4 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 Los Molinos Elementary and Newton Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hacienda Heights and Hacienda Heights in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Molinos Elementary: 505. Newton Middle: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Molinos Elementary and Newton Middle rank in California?
Los Molinos Elementary is 857th of 5,693 and Newton Middle is 542nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).