Mecca Elementary vs Toro Canyon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mecca Elementary
Mecca · Public elementary · Grades K–6
677 students
Toro Canyon Middle
Thermal · Public middle · Grades 7–8
989 students
| Measure | Mecca Elementary Mecca, California | Toro Canyon Middle Thermal, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5166 of 5,693 | #1329 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48346 of 50,301 | #15288 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 677 | 989 |
| Enrollment | 677 | 989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 14% |
| city | Mecca | Thermal |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mecca Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.4 vs 6.4).
- •Mecca Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 14%).
- •Mecca Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 16%).
- •Toro Canyon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.1% vs 97.2%).
- •Toro Canyon Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.6).
- •Toro Canyon Middle is the larger school with 989 students compared with 677.
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 Mecca Elementary better than Toro Canyon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mecca Elementary ranks higher (13.4 vs 6.4 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 Mecca Elementary and Toro Canyon Middle?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Mecca and Thermal in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mecca Elementary: 677. Toro Canyon Middle: 989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mecca Elementary and Toro Canyon Middle rank in California?
Mecca Elementary is 5166th of 5,693 and Toro Canyon Middle is 1329th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).