Rail Ranch Elementary vs Shivela Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rail Ranch Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students
Shivela Middle
Murrieta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,282 students
| Measure | Rail Ranch Elementary Murrieta, California | Shivela Middle Murrieta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1619 of 5,693 | #450 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #21344 of 50,301 | #8103 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 603 | 1,282 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 1,282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 28.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 50% |
| city | Murrieta | Murrieta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rail Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 47.9).
- •Rail Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 50%).
- •Rail Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Rail Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 66.1%).
- •Rail Ranch Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.2 vs 28.5).
- •Shivela Middle is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 603.
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 Rail Ranch Elementary better than Shivela Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rail Ranch Elementary ranks higher (55.5 vs 47.9 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 Rail Ranch Elementary and Shivela Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Murrieta and Murrieta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rail Ranch Elementary: 603. Shivela Middle: 1,282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rail Ranch Elementary and Shivela Middle rank in California?
Rail Ranch Elementary is 1619th of 5,693 and Shivela Middle is 450th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).