Machado Elementary vs Terra Cotta Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Terra Cotta Middle
Lake Elsinore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,026 students
| Measure | Machado Elementary Lake Elsinore, California | Terra Cotta Middle Lake Elsinore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5434 of 5,693 | #1042 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49307 of 50,301 | #14205 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 531 | 1,026 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 1,026 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 24% |
| city | Lake Elsinore | Lake Elsinore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Terra Cotta Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 10.6).
- •Terra Cotta Middle does better on math proficiency (24% vs 21%).
- •Terra Cotta Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 23%).
- •Terra Cotta Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 91.3%).
- •Machado Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 25.0).
- •Terra Cotta Middle is the larger school with 1,026 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 Terra Cotta Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Terra Cotta Middle ranks higher (17.4 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 Terra Cotta Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lake Elsinore and Lake Elsinore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Machado Elementary: 531. Terra Cotta Middle: 1,026. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Machado Elementary and Terra Cotta Middle rank in California?
Machado Elementary is 5434th of 5,693 and Terra Cotta Middle is 1042nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).