Mills Middle vs Rancho Cordova Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 664 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
Rancho Cordova Elementary
Rancho Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–5
407 students
| Measure | Mills Middle Rancho Cordova, California | Rancho Cordova Elementary Rancho Cordova, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1139 of 1,334 | #4743 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14583 of 15,369 | #46674 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 886 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 886 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| city | Rancho Cordova | Rancho Cordova |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Cordova Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.9 vs 14.9).
- •Rancho Cordova Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Mills Middle does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Rancho Cordova Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 82.8%).
- •Rancho Cordova Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 21.1).
- •Mills Middle is the larger school with 886 students compared with 407.
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 Rancho Cordova Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Cordova Elementary ranks higher (16.9 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 Rancho Cordova Elementary?
About 664 m in a straight line, between Rancho Cordova and Rancho Cordova in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mills Middle: 886. Rancho Cordova Elementary: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mills Middle and Rancho Cordova Elementary rank in California?
Mills Middle is 1139th of 1,334 and Rancho Cordova Elementary is 4743rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).