Monument Middle vs Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monument Middle
Rio Dell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
91 students
Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary
Scotia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
187 students
| Measure | Monument Middle Rio Dell, California | Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary Scotia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #771 of 1,334 | #2185 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12358 of 15,369 | #28577 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 91 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 91 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Rio Dell | Scotia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 27.7).
- •Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Monument Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 72.2%).
- •Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 22.8).
- •Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary is the larger school with 187 students compared with 91.
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 Monument Middle better than Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary ranks higher (45.1 vs 27.7 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 Monument Middle and Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Rio Dell and Scotia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monument Middle: 91. Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monument Middle and Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary rank in California?
Monument Middle is 771st of 1,334 and Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary is 2185th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).