Aliso Viejo Middle vs John Barrett Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 649 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aliso Viejo Middle
Aliso Viejo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
John Barrett Middle
Carmichael · Public middle · Grades 6–8
802 students
| Measure | Aliso Viejo Middle Aliso Viejo, California | John Barrett Middle Carmichael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 1,334 | #709 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3310 of 15,369 | #11789 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 803 | 802 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 802 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 28% |
| city | Aliso Viejo | Carmichael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aliso Viejo Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 30.7).
- •Aliso Viejo Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 28%).
- •Aliso Viejo Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 41%).
- •Aliso Viejo Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 55%).
- •Aliso Viejo Middle does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 24.3).
- •Aliso Viejo Middle is the larger school with 803 students compared with 802.
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 Aliso Viejo Middle better than John Barrett Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Aliso Viejo Middle ranks higher (70.1 vs 30.7 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 Aliso Viejo Middle and John Barrett Middle?
About 649 km in a straight line, between Aliso Viejo and Carmichael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aliso Viejo Middle: 803. John Barrett Middle: 802. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aliso Viejo Middle and John Barrett Middle rank in California?
Aliso Viejo Middle is 185th of 1,334 and John Barrett Middle is 709th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).