A. M. Thomas Middle vs Miranda Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 628 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. M. Thomas Middle
Lost Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
90 students
Miranda Junior High
Miranda · Public middle · Grades 7–8
88 students
| Measure | A. M. Thomas Middle Lost Hills, California | Miranda Junior High Miranda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1213 of 1,334 | #596 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14888 of 15,369 | #10372 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 90 | 88 |
| Enrollment | 90 | 88 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 30.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 32% |
| city | Lost Hills | Miranda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Miranda Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 12.1).
- •Miranda Junior High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •Miranda Junior High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Miranda Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 96.7%).
- •Miranda Junior High does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 30.0).
- •A. M. Thomas Middle is the larger school with 90 students compared with 88.
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 A. M. Thomas Middle better than Miranda Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Miranda Junior High ranks higher (37.5 vs 12.1 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 A. M. Thomas Middle and Miranda Junior High?
About 628 km in a straight line, between Lost Hills and Miranda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. M. Thomas Middle: 90. Miranda Junior High: 88. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. M. Thomas Middle and Miranda Junior High rank in California?
A. M. Thomas Middle is 1213th of 1,334 and Miranda Junior High is 596th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).