Bell Mountain Middle vs Cupertino Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 602 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Mountain Middle
Menifee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,066 students
Cupertino Middle
Sunnyvale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
| Measure | Bell Mountain Middle Menifee, California | Cupertino Middle Sunnyvale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #413 of 1,334 | #33 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7565 of 15,369 | #980 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,066 | 1,067 |
| Enrollment | 1,066 | 1,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.6% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 81% |
| city | Menifee | Sunnyvale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cupertino Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 50.4).
- •Cupertino Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 47%).
- •Cupertino Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •Cupertino Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 61.6%).
- •Cupertino Middle does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 24.8).
- •Cupertino Middle is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 1,066.
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 Bell Mountain Middle better than Cupertino Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cupertino Middle ranks higher (83.3 vs 50.4 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 Bell Mountain Middle and Cupertino Middle?
About 602 km in a straight line, between Menifee and Sunnyvale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Mountain Middle: 1,066. Cupertino Middle: 1,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Mountain Middle and Cupertino Middle rank in California?
Bell Mountain Middle is 413th of 1,334 and Cupertino Middle is 33rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).