Ball Junior High vs Hollencrest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 27 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
Hollencrest Middle
West Covina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
737 students
| Measure | Ball Junior High Anaheim, California | Hollencrest Middle West Covina, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1261 of 1,334 | #535 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15106 of 15,369 | #9445 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 737 | 737 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 80.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 49% |
| city | Anaheim | West Covina |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hollencrest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 9.8).
- •Hollencrest Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 14%).
- •Hollencrest Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •Hollencrest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.9% 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 Hollencrest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hollencrest Middle ranks higher (41.7 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 Hollencrest Middle?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Anaheim and West Covina in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ball Junior High: 737. Hollencrest Middle: 737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ball Junior High and Hollencrest Middle rank in California?
Ball Junior High is 1261st of 1,334 and Hollencrest Middle is 535th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).