Mills Middle vs W. E. Mitchell Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.6 km 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
W. E. Mitchell Middle
Rancho Cordova · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students
| Measure | Mills Middle Rancho Cordova, California | W. E. Mitchell Middle Rancho Cordova, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1139 of 1,334 | #819 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14583 of 15,369 | #12743 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 886 | 755 |
| Enrollment | 886 | 755 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 21% |
| city | Rancho Cordova | Rancho Cordova |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W. E. Mitchell Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 14.9).
- •W. E. Mitchell Middle does better on math proficiency (21% vs 19%).
- •W. E. Mitchell Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •W. E. Mitchell Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 82.8%).
- •W. E. Mitchell Middle does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.1).
- •Mills Middle is the larger school with 886 students compared with 755.
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 W. E. Mitchell Middle?
On the Success Index (US), W. E. Mitchell Middle ranks higher (25.7 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 W. E. Mitchell Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Rancho Cordova and Rancho Cordova in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mills Middle: 886. W. E. Mitchell Middle: 755. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mills Middle and W. E. Mitchell Middle rank in California?
Mills Middle is 1139th of 1,334 and W. E. Mitchell Middle is 819th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).