Machado Elementary vs Temescal Canyon High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Machado Elementary
Lake Elsinore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
Temescal Canyon High
Lake Elsinore · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,373 students
| Measure | Machado Elementary Lake Elsinore, California | Temescal Canyon High Lake Elsinore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5434 of 5,693 | #637 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49307 of 50,301 | #11599 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 531 | 2,373 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 2,373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| city | Lake Elsinore | Lake Elsinore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Temescal Canyon High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 10.6).
- •Temescal Canyon High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Temescal Canyon High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 23%).
- •Temescal Canyon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 91.3%).
- •Machado Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 25.5).
- •Temescal Canyon High is the larger school with 2,373 students compared with 531.
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 Machado Elementary better than Temescal Canyon High?
On the Success Index (US), Temescal Canyon High ranks higher (37.5 vs 10.6 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 Machado Elementary and Temescal Canyon High?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Lake Elsinore and Lake Elsinore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Machado Elementary: 531. Temescal Canyon High: 2,373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Machado Elementary and Temescal Canyon High rank in California?
Machado Elementary is 5434th of 5,693 and Temescal Canyon High is 637th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).