Alta Loma Middle vs Fort Miller Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 254 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Loma Middle
South San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
652 students
Fort Miller Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
652 students
| Measure | Alta Loma Middle South San Francisco, California | Fort Miller Middle Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 1,334 | #1325 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7379 of 15,369 | #15280 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 652 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 6% |
| city | South San Francisco | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Loma Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 6.5).
- •Alta Loma Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 6%).
- •Alta Loma Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 15%).
- •Alta Loma Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 97.9%).
- •Alta Loma Middle does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.6).
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 Alta Loma Middle better than Fort Miller Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Loma Middle ranks higher (51.2 vs 6.5 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 Alta Loma Middle and Fort Miller Middle?
About 254 km in a straight line, between South San Francisco and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Loma Middle: 652. Fort Miller Middle: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Loma Middle and Fort Miller Middle rank in California?
Alta Loma Middle is 402nd of 1,334 and Fort Miller Middle is 1325th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).