Bear Creek High vs Christa McAuliffe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek High
Stockton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,925 students
Christa McAuliffe Middle
Stockton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
734 students
| Measure | Bear Creek High Stockton, California | Christa McAuliffe Middle Stockton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #616 of 1,343 | #712 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11293 of 16,910 | #11800 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,925 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 1,925 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| city | Stockton | Stockton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Creek High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 30.6).
- •Bear Creek High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Bear Creek High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 65.8%).
- •Bear Creek High does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 21.0).
- •Bear Creek High is the larger school with 1,925 students compared with 734.
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 Bear Creek High better than Christa McAuliffe Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Creek High ranks higher (38.6 vs 30.6 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 Bear Creek High and Christa McAuliffe Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stockton and Stockton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek High: 1,925. Christa McAuliffe Middle: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek High and Christa McAuliffe Middle rank in California?
Bear Creek High is 616th of 1,343 and Christa McAuliffe Middle is 712th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).