Barbara Spratling Middle vs Cesar Chavez Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara Spratling Middle
Hughson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
239 students
Cesar Chavez Junior High
Ceres · Public middle · Grades 7–8
685 students
| Measure | Barbara Spratling Middle Hughson, California | Cesar Chavez Junior High Ceres, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #701 of 1,334 | #1111 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11709 of 15,369 | #14521 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 239 | 685 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 18% |
| city | Hughson | Ceres |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barbara Spratling Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 15.3).
- •Barbara Spratling Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 18%).
- •Barbara Spratling Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 33%).
- •Cesar Chavez Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 90%).
- •Barbara Spratling Middle does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.1).
- •Cesar Chavez Junior High is the larger school with 685 students compared with 239.
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 Barbara Spratling Middle better than Cesar Chavez Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Barbara Spratling Middle ranks higher (31.1 vs 15.3 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 Barbara Spratling Middle and Cesar Chavez Junior High?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Hughson and Ceres in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Spratling Middle: 239. Cesar Chavez Junior High: 685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Spratling Middle and Cesar Chavez Junior High rank in California?
Barbara Spratling Middle is 701st of 1,334 and Cesar Chavez Junior High is 1111th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).