#557 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#9744 of 15,369 nationally
About Heber
Heber is a public middle located in Heber, in the Heber Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 549 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 40.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 557th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (64th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 549.
There are 2 schools in Heber; Heber ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)68.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Heber by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Heber
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dogwood Elementary
Heber · Public elementary · Grades K–4
606 students · 1.6 km away
William Moreno Junior High
Calexico · Public middle · Grades 7–8
618 students · 5.0 km away
Blanche Charles Elementary
Calexico · Public elementary · Grades K–6
419 students · 5.0 km away
Kennedy Gardens Elementary
Calexico · Public elementary · Grades K–6
484 students · 5.0 km away
Mains Elementary
Calexico · Public elementary · Grades K–6
408 students · 5.5 km away
Rockwood Elementary
Calexico · Public elementary · Grades K–6
617 students · 6.1 km away
Desert Garden Elementary
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
358 students · 6.3 km away
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Calexico · Public elementary · Grades K–6
765 students · 6.4 km away
Calexico High
Calexico · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,746 students · 6.7 km away
McCabe Elementary
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,109 students · 6.8 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Cesar E. Chavez Middle
Watsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
548 students
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate
Garden Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
551 students
Paramount Park Middle
Paramount · Public middle · Grades 6–8
551 students
Berendo Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
552 students
Eagle Peak Middle
Redwood Valley · Public middle · Grades 5–8
552 students
George T. Egling Middle
Colusa · Public middle · Grades 4–8
553 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Heber a good school?
Heber has a Success Index (US) of 40.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #557 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Heber rank in California?
Heber ranks #557 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #9744 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Heber?
Heber had 549 students in 2025.
Is Heber a elementary school or a high school?
Heber is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Heber?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Heber; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.