Park Dale Lane Elementary vs R. Roger Rowe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Dale Lane Elementary
Encinitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
424 students
R. Roger Rowe Middle
Rancho Santa Fe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
189 students
| Measure | Park Dale Lane Elementary Encinitas, California | R. Roger Rowe Middle Rancho Santa Fe, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #873 of 5,693 | #3 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11951 of 50,301 | #82 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 424 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | 6.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 81% |
| city | Encinitas | Rancho Santa Fe |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R. Roger Rowe Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.0 vs 69.1).
- •R. Roger Rowe Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 58%).
- •R. Roger Rowe Middle does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 71%).
- •R. Roger Rowe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.3% vs 24.5%).
- •R. Roger Rowe Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 21.2).
- •Park Dale Lane Elementary is the larger school with 424 students compared with 189.
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 Park Dale Lane Elementary better than R. Roger Rowe Middle?
On the Success Index (US), R. Roger Rowe Middle ranks higher (94.0 vs 69.1 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 Park Dale Lane Elementary and R. Roger Rowe Middle?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Encinitas and Rancho Santa Fe in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Dale Lane Elementary: 424. R. Roger Rowe Middle: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Dale Lane Elementary and R. Roger Rowe Middle rank in California?
Park Dale Lane Elementary is 873rd of 5,693 and R. Roger Rowe Middle is 3rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).