Bernice Ayer Middle vs Citrus Hills Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 42 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernice Ayer Middle
San Clemente · Public middle · Grades 6–8
919 students
Citrus Hills Intermediate
Corona · Public middle · Grades 7–8
919 students
| Measure | Bernice Ayer Middle San Clemente, California | Citrus Hills Intermediate Corona, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #244 of 1,334 | #511 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4433 of 15,369 | #9053 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 919 | 919 |
| Enrollment | 919 | 919 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 38% |
| city | San Clemente | Corona |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bernice Ayer Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 43.5).
- •Bernice Ayer Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 38%).
- •Bernice Ayer Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 60%).
- •Bernice Ayer Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 64.9%).
- •Bernice Ayer Middle does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 26.3).
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 Bernice Ayer Middle better than Citrus Hills Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Bernice Ayer Middle ranks higher (64.7 vs 43.5 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 Bernice Ayer Middle and Citrus Hills Intermediate?
About 42 km in a straight line, between San Clemente and Corona in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernice Ayer Middle: 919. Citrus Hills Intermediate: 919. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernice Ayer Middle and Citrus Hills Intermediate rank in California?
Bernice Ayer Middle is 244th of 1,334 and Citrus Hills Intermediate is 511th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).