Mission Middle vs Rose Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mission Middle
Escondido · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students
Rose Elementary
Escondido · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
| Measure | Mission Middle Escondido, California | Rose Elementary Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #957 of 1,334 | #3496 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13697 of 15,369 | #39769 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 855 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 855 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 34% |
| city | Escondido | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rose Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.1 vs 20.5).
- •Rose Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 24%).
- •Rose Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Rose Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.4% vs 95.9%).
- •Rose Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 20.4).
- •Mission Middle is the larger school with 855 students compared with 498.
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 Mission Middle better than Rose Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rose Elementary ranks higher (28.1 vs 20.5 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 Mission Middle and Rose Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mission Middle: 855. Rose Elementary: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mission Middle and Rose Elementary rank in California?
Mission Middle is 957th of 1,334 and Rose Elementary is 3496th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).