Ball Junior High vs Diegueno Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 106 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ball Junior High
Anaheim · Public middle · Grades 7–8
737 students
Diegueno Middle
Encinitas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
737 students
| Measure | Ball Junior High Anaheim, California | Diegueno Middle Encinitas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1261 of 1,334 | #97 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15106 of 15,369 | #1764 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 737 | 737 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 75% |
| city | Anaheim | Encinitas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Diegueno Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 9.8).
- •Diegueno Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 14%).
- •Diegueno Middle does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 25%).
- •Diegueno Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 92.7%).
- •Ball Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 24.6).
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 Ball Junior High better than Diegueno Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Diegueno Middle ranks higher (78.3 vs 9.8 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 Ball Junior High and Diegueno Middle?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Anaheim and Encinitas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ball Junior High: 737. Diegueno Middle: 737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ball Junior High and Diegueno Middle rank in California?
Ball Junior High is 1261st of 1,334 and Diegueno Middle is 97th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).