Bel Air Elementary vs Rancho Medanos Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel Air Elementary
Bay Point · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
Rancho Medanos Junior High
Pittsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
812 students
| Measure | Bel Air Elementary Bay Point, California | Rancho Medanos Junior High Pittsburg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5542 of 5,693 | #950 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49701 of 50,301 | #13659 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 328 | 812 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 812 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 27.3 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 19% |
| city | Bay Point | Pittsburg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Medanos Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 9.0).
- •Rancho Medanos Junior High does better on math proficiency (19% vs 11%).
- •Rancho Medanos Junior High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.1% vs 82.5%).
- •Rancho Medanos Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 27.3).
- •Rancho Medanos Junior High is the larger school with 812 students compared with 328.
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 Bel Air Elementary better than Rancho Medanos Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Medanos Junior High ranks higher (20.7 vs 9.0 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 Bel Air Elementary and Rancho Medanos Junior High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bay Point and Pittsburg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air Elementary: 328. Rancho Medanos Junior High: 812. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air Elementary and Rancho Medanos Junior High rank in California?
Bel Air Elementary is 5542nd of 5,693 and Rancho Medanos Junior High is 950th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).