Rice Canyon Elementary vs Terra Cotta Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 914 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rice Canyon Elementary
Lake Elsinore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
596 students
Terra Cotta Middle
Lake Elsinore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,026 students
| Measure | Rice Canyon Elementary Lake Elsinore, California | Terra Cotta Middle Lake Elsinore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2257 of 5,693 | #1042 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #29288 of 50,301 | #14205 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 596 | 1,026 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 1,026 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 24% |
| city | Lake Elsinore | Lake Elsinore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rice Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 17.4).
- •Rice Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24%).
- •Rice Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 34%).
- •Rice Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.5% vs 85.3%).
- •Rice Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 25.0).
- •Terra Cotta Middle is the larger school with 1,026 students compared with 596.
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 Rice Canyon Elementary better than Terra Cotta Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rice Canyon Elementary ranks higher (44.0 vs 17.4 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 Rice Canyon Elementary and Terra Cotta Middle?
About 914 m in a straight line, between Lake Elsinore and Lake Elsinore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rice Canyon Elementary: 596. Terra Cotta Middle: 1,026. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rice Canyon Elementary and Terra Cotta Middle rank in California?
Rice Canyon Elementary is 2257th of 5,693 and Terra Cotta Middle is 1042nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).