Midland Elementary vs Poway High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Midland Elementary
Poway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students
Poway High
Poway · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,101 students
| Measure | Midland Elementary Poway, California | Poway High Poway, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1028 of 5,693 | #153 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13790 of 50,301 | #4205 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 580 | 2,101 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 2,101 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| city | Poway | Poway |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.5 vs 66.4).
- •Midland Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Poway High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Poway High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 31.2%).
- •Poway High does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.3).
- •Poway High is the larger school with 2,101 students compared with 580.
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 Midland Elementary better than Poway High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Midland Elementary and Poway High?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Poway and Poway in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Midland Elementary: 580. Poway High: 2,101. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Midland Elementary and Poway High rank in California?
Midland Elementary is 1028th of 5,693 and Poway High is 153rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).