Acalanes High vs M. H. Stanley 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.
Acalanes High
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,256 students
M. H. Stanley Middle
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,117 students
| Measure | Acalanes High Lafayette, California | M. H. Stanley Middle Lafayette, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 1,343 | #19 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1000 of 16,910 | #768 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,256 | 1,117 |
| Enrollment | 1,256 | 1,117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 80% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •M. H. Stanley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 81.9).
- •M. H. Stanley Middle does better on math proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Acalanes High does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 83%).
- •M. H. Stanley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5% vs 7.3%).
- •M. H. Stanley Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 19.6).
- •Acalanes High is the larger school with 1,256 students compared with 1,117.
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 Acalanes High better than M. H. Stanley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), M. H. Stanley Middle ranks higher (84.9 vs 81.9 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 Acalanes High and M. H. Stanley Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acalanes High: 1,256. M. H. Stanley Middle: 1,117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acalanes High and M. H. Stanley Middle rank in California?
Acalanes High is 12th of 1,343 and M. H. Stanley Middle is 19th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).