Barstow Junior High vs La Contenta Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 103 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barstow Junior High
Barstow · Public middle · Grades 7–8
646 students
La Contenta Middle
Yucca Valley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
647 students
| Measure | Barstow Junior High Barstow, California | La Contenta Middle Yucca Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1250 of 1,334 | #846 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15031 of 15,369 | #12930 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 646 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 70.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 22% |
| city | Barstow | Yucca Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Contenta Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 10.7).
- •La Contenta Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •La Contenta Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •La Contenta Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 80%).
- •La Contenta Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.8).
- •La Contenta Middle is the larger school with 647 students compared with 646.
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 Barstow Junior High better than La Contenta Middle?
On the Success Index (US), La Contenta Middle ranks higher (24.6 vs 10.7 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 Barstow Junior High and La Contenta Middle?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Barstow and Yucca Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barstow Junior High: 646. La Contenta Middle: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barstow Junior High and La Contenta Middle rank in California?
Barstow Junior High is 1250th of 1,334 and La Contenta Middle is 846th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).