Mills Middle vs Peter J. Shields Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 844 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mills Middle
Rancho Cordova · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students
Peter J. Shields Elementary
Rancho Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–5
307 students
| Measure | Mills Middle Rancho Cordova, California | Peter J. Shields Elementary Rancho Cordova, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1139 of 1,334 | #3213 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14583 of 15,369 | #37690 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 886 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 886 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 32% |
| city | Rancho Cordova | Rancho Cordova |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peter J. Shields Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 14.9).
- •Peter J. Shields Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Peter J. Shields Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Peter J. Shields Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 82.8%).
- •Peter J. Shields Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.1).
- •Mills Middle is the larger school with 886 students compared with 307.
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 Mills Middle better than Peter J. Shields Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Peter J. Shields Elementary ranks higher (31.3 vs 14.9 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 Mills Middle and Peter J. Shields Elementary?
About 844 m in a straight line, between Rancho Cordova and Rancho Cordova in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mills Middle: 886. Peter J. Shields Elementary: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mills Middle and Peter J. Shields Elementary rank in California?
Mills Middle is 1139th of 1,334 and Peter J. Shields Elementary is 3213th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).